2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2004 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2004 Mazda Tribute and 2004 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 05-Sep (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Saab 05-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Saab 05-Sep (281 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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2004 Mazda Tribute | 2004 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Mazda | Saab |
Model | Tribute | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |