1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Mazda Sentia.
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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 1997 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1965 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 90 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
