2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 96 L |
