2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 Mazda BT-50.
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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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. 1998 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | BT-50 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |
