2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 966 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | Tribute | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |