1993 Mazda Sentia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 19 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 93 kg more than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 1993 Mazda Sentia (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda Sentia | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sentia | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2858 mm |
