2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 56 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (183 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
