1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1997 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Serie III | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
