The Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that has been parked at the curb since 1982. That same year, Michael Jackson released the “Thriller” album, and the compact disc was introduced to the masses.

The Nissan Sentra I was tasked with driving was at least visually distinctive in its "Monarch Orange" paint scheme and SR ...

SR Turbo and NISMO have offered at least a little more excitement over the years. The Sentra used to be Nissan’s entry-level offering, but the Versa subcompact car took that slot for a while.