2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 506 kg more than 2009 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. 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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Odyssey | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
