1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1996 Volvo S40
To start off, both 1996 Mazda Sentia and 1996 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 69 more horse power than 1996 Volvo S40. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 336 kg more than 1996 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda Sentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S40. (177 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S40. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo S40 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.
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1996 Mazda Sentia | 1996 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | Sentia | S40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |