2004 Honda HR-V vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda HR-V | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 73 L |
