2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 3 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 495 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tribute | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
