2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty 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. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 406 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Mazda | Jeep |
| Model | Tribute | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1836 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 74 L |
