2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Sentra and 2005 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (451 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1176 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (624 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Sentra | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 4507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 624 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |