2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti QX56 and 2009 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2009 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute. 2009 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | QX56 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 62 L |
