1998 Mazda Sentia vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 7 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Sentia (159 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Sentia | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sentia | Viano |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
