1998 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2001 Mazda Tribute is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2001 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2001 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
