2007 Acura TL vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 2 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. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 323 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
