2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Sentra and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Nissan Sentra and 2005 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,770 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 244 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.
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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sentra | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
