2002 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Tribute would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mazda Tribute (270 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2002 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indigo 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 | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | Tribute | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
