1998 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | Sentia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |