2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (117 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 498 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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