2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 443 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Blazer | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
