1996 Toyota Paseo vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Paseo. 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, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Paseo | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Paseo | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3010 mm |
