2007 Acura RL vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | RL | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |
