2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 8 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Sentra (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 108 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, 2013 Nissan Sentra (174 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
