1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Mazda Sentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1981 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1981 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Beta | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Beta | Sentia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |