2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 840 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Sentra | Titan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4567 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 140 L |
