2007 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda NSX (298 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
