2012 Lancia Voyager vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50

To start off, both 2012 Lancia Voyager and 2012 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 244 kg more than 2012 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda BT-50. 2012 Lancia Voyager has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Lancia Voyager 2012 Mazda BT-50
Make Lancia Mazda
Model Voyager BT-50
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3604 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 352 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2110 kg 1866 kg
Vehicle Length 5151 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1999 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1725 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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