1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2004 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Concerto | Sentra |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |