2000 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 203 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2011 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Sentra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1353 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |