2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V 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 HR-V | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | HR-V | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |