2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2008 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra.

Because 2008 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 2008 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Sentra 2008 Nissan Frontier
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Sentra Frontier
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 199 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2405 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 80 L


 

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