1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 166 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
