1996 Mazda Sentia vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 15 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, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Sentia.
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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda Sentia | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | Sentia | 520 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2968 mm |