2002 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2002 BMW 320 and 2002 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Sentra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Nissan Sentra (245 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 2002 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
