1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1994 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 2002 | Sentia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |