2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 33 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
