2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 645 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Protege | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Protege | Sentra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |