2007 Mazda B3000 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 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2009 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | B3000 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
