2004 Nissan Sentra vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Sentra and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
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2004 Nissan Sentra | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sentra | Vaneo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |