1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 670 kg more than 1994 Mazda Sentia.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
