2010 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2010 Mazda BT-50 and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 306 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda BT-50 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | BT-50 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
