2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
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2005 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tribute | Grandis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |