2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tribute | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
