1995 Nissan Sentra vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1995 Nissan Sentra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Sentra (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. 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, 1995 Nissan Sentra (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Sentra | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sentra | Tercel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |