2008 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2008 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 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, 2008 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2008 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. 2008 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Tribute | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
