2010 Mazda Tribute vs. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, both 2010 Mazda Tribute and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Mazda Tribute and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 104 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. 2010 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport 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.
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2010 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Tribute | Outback Sport |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |