2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. Both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2013 Nissan Sentra are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Elantra | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
