2009 Acura TL vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Acura TL (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |