2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 630 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.
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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
