2010 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2010 Saab 05-Sep 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 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saab 05-Sep (256 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 453 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Saab 05-Sep (258 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Saab 05-Sep | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Saab | Mazda |
| Model | 05-Sep | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
