2008 Mazda Tribute vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mazda Tribute is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Tribute. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Tribute | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 96 L |
