2000 Nissan Sentra vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Sentra (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2000 Nissan Sentra (176 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Sentra | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sentra | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |