1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 86 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 130 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
