2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2009 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1110 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |