1995 Mazda Sentia vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Mazda Sentia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 25 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda Sentia. 1995 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Sentia | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 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 | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |