2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1398 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |