2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life 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, 2004 Honda Life 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 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | Tribute | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |