2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent 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 2,505 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 294 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (237 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Accent | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
