2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX and 2008 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX.
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, 2008 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TSX | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TSX | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |