1998 Mazda Sentia vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica 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 130 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 980 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Sentia | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Sentia | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2140 mm |
