2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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 Mazda Tribute (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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2003 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Tribute | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |