Comparing Civic, Corolla and Sentra -- Civic's sporty and does feel bigger than its dimensions suggest. Corolla's cushy and comfy and less sporty. Sentra's an old design soon to be replaced and not really up to the same standards.

Comparing Accord, Camry, Altima or Maxima -- Altima/Maxima get the sportiness award. Accord and Camry are well-done machines; Accord's a bit sportier than Camry, esp. if you're comparing 4-cylinder models.