1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 475 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Vantage | Tribute |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 57 L |