2005 BMW 330 vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 11 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
