1995 Mazda Sentia vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 198 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 2009 BMW Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda Sentia | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Sentia | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
