1998 Honda S-MX vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

Because 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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