2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 12 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 331 kg more than 1993 Mazda Sentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac SRX (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | SRX | Sentia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
