2006 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute

To start off, both 2006 Holden Commodore and 2006 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Holden Commodore (290 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Holden Commodore 2006 Mazda Tribute
Make Holden Mazda
Model Commodore Tribute
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5976 cc 2260 cc
Horse Power 360 HP 153 HP
Torque 290 Nm 206 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km


 

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