1995 Mazda Sentia vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1995 Mazda Sentia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 678 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818. 1995 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda Sentia | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Sentia | 818 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2320 mm |
