1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Mazda Sentia. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Sentia. 1997 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
