2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 116 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (183 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
