2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 472 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
