2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 4 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 68 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
