1992 Eagle Summit vs. 2000 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2000 Mazda Tribute is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Eagle Summit. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1992 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 200 kg more than 1992 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Eagle Summit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Eagle Summit | 2000 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Eagle | Mazda |
| Model | Summit | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
