2011 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2011 Mazda BT-50 and 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 585 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50. 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun 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. 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mazda BT-50 | 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | BT-50 | Shogun |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |