1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 2,954 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 732 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 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 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Sentia | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2240 mm |
