2001 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 202 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
