1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1995 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1995 Mazda Sentia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 660 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1995 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 1995 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1995 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
