2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 and 2005 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 126 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 612 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Citroen C8 (314 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C8 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
