2011 Nissan Sentra vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 133 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Sentra | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sentra | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
