2005 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Honda Legend is newer by 1 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 300 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.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Legend. 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, 2005 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda Legend | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Legend | Tribute |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |