1994 Mazda Sentia vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 204 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Sentia. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Sentia | 944 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
