2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (270 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2002 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Pilot | Tribute |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |