1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 72 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Sentia | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Sentia | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |
