1998 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 583 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
