2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 149 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sentra | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
