1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 364 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.
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1996 Mazda Sentia | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sentia | 300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |