2005 Mazda Etude vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Etude 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 1,839 cc, 2005 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Etude weights approximately 16 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 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Etude | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1767 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1077 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
