2002 Mazda Tribute vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2002 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Nissan Primera 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 77 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Primera. 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 Mazda Tribute (270 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera. 2002 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Primera 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 Mazda Tribute | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Primera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
