2002 Mazda Tribute vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision
To start off, both 2002 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision.
Because 2002 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz Vision (530 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (270 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | Vision |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |
