2001 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (79 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mazda BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Suzuki Vitara | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Mazda |
| Model | Vitara | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |
