1993 Mazda Sentia vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 565 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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:
| 1993 Mazda Sentia | 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sentia | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
