2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Tribute | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
