2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 140 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
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, both vehicles can yield 199 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Nissan Sentra | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Sentra | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1353 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |