1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 371 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 924 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 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Sentia | 924 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |