1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | LeSabre | Sentia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 1640 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |