1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818.
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. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | 818 | Sentia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |