2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi ASX
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda BT-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda BT-50 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX 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 491 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi ASX.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi ASX. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi ASX. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi ASX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2012 Mitsubishi ASX | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | BT-50 | ASX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
