2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 126 kg more than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Because 1993 Mazda Sentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Venture | Sentia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
