1998 Mazda Sentia vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina 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 46 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 425 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Sentia | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Sentia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
