2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 44 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 328 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
