2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara 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 471 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Solara. 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | BT-50 | Solara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |