2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-8 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1443 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
