1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia

To start off, both 1997 Daewoo Joyster and 1997 Mazda Sentia were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 660 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 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 1997 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster, 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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (137 Nm). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.

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