2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2009 Mazda BT-50 and 2009 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan NP300 (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster 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 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | BT-50 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
