2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 191 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2000 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 | 205 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |