1994 Mazda Sentia vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda Sentia 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 18 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 620 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota MR2 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 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Sentia | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
