1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Sentia 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 118 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 846 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Sentia | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Mazda | MCC |
| Model | Sentia | Smart |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 1810 mm |
