2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2003 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Mazda Tribute. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
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2003 Mazda Tribute | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Tribute | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |