2010 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Mazda BT-50 and 2010 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 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 Pontiac G6. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6. 2010 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda BT-50 | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | BT-50 | G6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 180 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
