2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 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 4 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 540 kg more than 2010 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 2010 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 (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Tribute | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
