2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1996 Mazda Sentia.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mazda Sentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Sentia. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | Sentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |