2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2003 Mazda Tribute (231 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2003 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | CR-V | Tribute |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |