2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 294 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Blazer | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
