2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (138 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 202 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Sentra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |