2008 Fiat Sedici vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Sedici. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Sedici 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 48 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Sedici. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Sedici.
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 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Sedici. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Sedici.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Sedici | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Sedici | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
