2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 7 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. Both 2005 Mazda Tribute and 2012 Chevrolet Orlando are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tribute | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
