1995 Mazda Sentia vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1995 Mazda Sentia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1995 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda Sentia | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sentia | 380 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2940 mm |