2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent and 2005 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (101 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (207 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Accent | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
