2000 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sentra (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 114 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sentra.
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, 1994 Nissan Sentra (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1994 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Sentra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |