1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 615 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. 1998 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
