2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 Mini Coupe.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mini Coupe (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Tribute | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
