1993 Mazda Sentia vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 9 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda Sentia | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Sentia | Forester |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2616 mm |