2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 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 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 34 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 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Quattroporte | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
