2006 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 503 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Trajet | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Trajet | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
