2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Sentra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1442 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |