2000 Honda Capa vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Capa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 276 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Capa | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Capa | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2685 mm |
