2008 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 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, 2008 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Sentra. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1995 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1392 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
