2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Altima and 2010 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Nissan Altima and 2010 Mazda BT-50 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. 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 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Altima | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
