2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2008 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 05-Sep (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 760 kg more than 2008 Saab 05-Sep.
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 Saab 05-Sep (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Sentra | 2008 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Nissan | Saab |
Model | Sentra | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |