1977 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 476 kg more than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1977 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1977 Mazda Cosmo 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:
| 1977 Mazda Cosmo | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Cosmo | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
