2006 Nissan Navara vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1047 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Navara | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Navara | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
