1997 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 2 kg more than 2010 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, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (285 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Golf | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
