2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 351 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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2003 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Tribute | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |