2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Tribute and 2005 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Tribute | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
