2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 124 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2010 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8. 2010 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-8 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
