1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Mazda Sentia.
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. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1948 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mazda Sentia | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sentia | 66 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |