2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 531 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tribute | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5665 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
