1998 Mazda Sentia vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 550 kg more than 1955 Skoda 1200. 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 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Sentia | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Sentia | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
