2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 347 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Avantime | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
