2011 Toyota Prius vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Prius weights approximately 21 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Prius | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
