2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
