2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1995 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 11 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1995 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Sentia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |
