2011 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2011 BMW 740 and 2011 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 617 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 740 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 2011 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 740 | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
