2005 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Naked | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Naked | Sentia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
