2010 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Mitsubishi RVR
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Sentra would be higher. Both 2010 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Mitsubishi RVR are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi RVR weights approximately 27 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Mitsubishi RVR | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sentra | RVR |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
