1998 Mazda Sentia vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 577 kg more than 1998 Mazda Sentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Sentia | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sentia | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2893 mm |
