2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend would be higher. At 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Mazda BT-50.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Marea Weekend | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
