1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 640 kg more than 1994 Mazda Sentia.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Sentia. 1994 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
