Standard engine type for Nissan Sentra is the 1.6-liter DOHC engine with 115 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 108 lbs.ft of torque at 4000 rpm. It uses sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection and 4 valves per cylinder Variable valve timing technology. Two transmission types are available, the 5-speed manual overdrive transmission with clutch interlock and the -speed automatic overdrive transmission with shift interlock.

 

Nissan Sentra models for 1995 to 1997 uses only one engine, the dual-overhead-cam 1.6-liter 4-cylinder rated at 115 horsepower. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard with optional 4-speed automatic transmission.

 

For 1998, Nissan added the SE model with 2.0-liter engine rated at 140 horsepower that can use either the 5-speed manual shift or 4-speed automatic.