1998 Mazda Sentia vs. 1999 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Sentia | 1999 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Sentia | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
