2001 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Tribute (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tribute | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 92 L |
