2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (141 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Sentra | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Sentra | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |