2004 Nissan Sentra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Sentra and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 336 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. 2004 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Sentra | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sentra | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
