2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Charger | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |