2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Sentra | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
