2009 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (176 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
