2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (334 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |