2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2002 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac Escalade and 2002 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1253 kg more than 2002 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Tribute. 2002 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2002 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Escalade | Tribute |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |