2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2009 Mazda BT-50 and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 355 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | BT-50 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
