2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Sentra would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Sentra 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Make Nissan Rolls-Royce
Model Sentra Ghost
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 175 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 780 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 88 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1229 kg 2495 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 5569 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3465 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 20.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 82 L


 

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