1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 216 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Sentia | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Sentia | 260 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
