2012 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2012 Mazda BT-50 and 2012 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 481 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy. 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 Mazda Premacy. 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda BT-50 | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | BT-50 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
