1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Mazda Sentia

To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda Sentia would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 503 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.

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 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda Sentia. 1995 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Dodge Viper 1995 Mazda Sentia
Make Dodge Mazda
Model Viper Sentia
Year Released 1999 1995
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 158 HP
Torque 705 Nm 245 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1057 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2860 mm


 

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