2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 1998 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 1998 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V, 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, 1998 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | CR-V | Sentia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |