2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Sentra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |