2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 34 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | BT-50 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |
