2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Captiva | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
