1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo 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 30 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 576 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1998 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo 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:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Turbo | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
