2010 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2010 Mazda BT-50 and 2010 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Insignia. 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 Opel Insignia (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | BT-50 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2737 mm |
