2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 174 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | GranSport | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
