2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (141 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 33 kg more than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sentra | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
