2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 849 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (500 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Commander | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
