2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 954 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Sentra | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Sentra | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 1153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |