2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Tribute and 2006 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 441 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1769 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
