2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Tribute and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 470 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 Opel Astra. 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Tribute | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1364 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |
