2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 157 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Tribute | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
