2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (316 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 1999 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
