1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia

To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.

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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III 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:

1988 Bitter Type III 1993 Mazda Sentia
Make Bitter Mazda
Model Type III Sentia
Year Released 1988 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3849 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 211 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 272 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2860 mm


 

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