2005 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 137 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.
Because 2005 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 2005 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2005 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
