2002 Honda Avancier vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 562 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Avancier | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
