2002 Mazda Tribute vs. 2002 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2002 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Tribute (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Renault Twingo. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Renault Twingo. 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 Renault Twingo. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 2002 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Tribute | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
