2000 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 50 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 1994 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Sentia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
