2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 306 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (183 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
