2010 Mazda Tribute vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 436 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3270 mm |
