2002 Honda Z vs. 2002 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2002 Honda Z 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Tribute (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 630 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. 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 Mazda Tribute (270 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z. 2002 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Z | 2002 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Z | Tribute |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |