2009 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 11 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, 1998 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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, 1998 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 1998 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | Sentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |