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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 76 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
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 | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
