2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2008 Holden Caprice
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Holden Caprice were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2008 Holden Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Holden Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Caprice (350 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm). This means 2008 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 2008 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Sentra | 2008 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Sentra | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 278 HP |
Torque | 199 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |