1997 Mazda Sentia vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Skyline 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 65 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 Nissan Skyline. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Skyline. 1997 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda Sentia | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Sentia | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
