2000 Mazda Tribute vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2000 Mazda Tribute is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Tribute | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tribute | Victor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
