2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Sentra (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
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, 2013 Nissan Sentra (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |