2006 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (184 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Sentra. 2000 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 184 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |