2010 Nissan Sentra vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Sentra and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 120 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 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Sentra | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Sentra | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4567 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
