2003 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 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, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Oldsmobile Alero | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Alero | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
