2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V 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 2,505 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 289 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 (237 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda FR-V | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | FR-V | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |