2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 466 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sentra | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |