2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 251 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Mazda Tribute (271 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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2004 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Tribute | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |