1997 Mazda Sentia vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. 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 62 more horse power than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda Sentia | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Sentia | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
