2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 298 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
