2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2003 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (231 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute. 2003 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mazda Tribute | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Tribute | Pickup |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2960 mm |