2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Mazda Tribute is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
