1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 625 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5.
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 1957 Riley 1.5 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 1.5 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda Sentia | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | Sentia | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |