2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Elantra 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 307 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Elantra | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
