2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 48 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 Quest (325 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Quest 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 Quest | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Quest |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
