1993 Mazda Sentia vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 375 kg more than 1993 Mazda Sentia. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda Sentia | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sentia | CL |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
