2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1126 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
