2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Sentra and 2005 Toyota Prius 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 99 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 121 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 (237 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sentra | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2505 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1229 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |