2002 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 10 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 520 kg more than 2002 Mazda Tribute. 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 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (270 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Mazda | Chrysler |
| Model | Tribute | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3078 mm |
