2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 831 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Silverado | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
