1994 Mazda Sentia vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 396 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 504. 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, 1994 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1973 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1973 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda Sentia | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Sentia | 504 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
