2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2008 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2008 Saab 9-7X 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 9-7X (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Saab 9-7X (542 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | Tribute | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
