2003 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 644 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 2011 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2619 mm |
