1997 Mazda Sentia vs. 1997 Acura RL
To start off, both 1997 Mazda Sentia and 1997 Acura RL were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura RL weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 Mazda Sentia. 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 Acura RL, 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 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda Sentia | 1997 Acura RL | |
| Make | Mazda | Acura |
| Model | Sentia | RL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
