1995 Venturi 400 vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Venturi 400 | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Venturi | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
