2011 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. Both 2011 Mazda BT-50 and 2010 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4. 2010 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda BT-50 | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | BT-50 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| 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 | 141 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
