2010 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2010 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2010 Mazda BT-50 and 2010 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Strada. 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 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda BT-50 | 2010 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | BT-50 | Strada |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 180 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2718 mm |
