2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
