2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z is newer by 6 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 2011 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-Z weights approximately 125 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 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda CR-Z has manual transmission. 2011 Honda CR-Z 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:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-Z | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 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 | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
