1999 Honda Today vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 850 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1997 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Today | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
