1998 Nissan Sentra vs. 1998 Zagato Zuma
To start off, both 1998 Nissan Sentra and 1998 Zagato Zuma were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Zagato Zuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Zagato Zuma (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sentra. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Zagato Zuma should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Zagato Zuma weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sentra. 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, 1998 Zagato Zuma (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sentra. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Zagato Zuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Sentra | 1998 Zagato Zuma | |
Make | Nissan | Zagato |
Model | Sentra | Zuma |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |