2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2009 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |