2004 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1995 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 9 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. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 550 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Lanos, 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, 1995 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Lanos. 1995 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Lanos 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:
2004 Daewoo Lanos | 1995 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
Model | Lanos | Sentia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |