Nissan Sentra 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Sentra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Sentra engine produces 105 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Nissan Sentra reaches 100 km/h speed 7.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Sentra could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Sentra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Nissan Sentra is larger. Nissan Sentra is 21 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 329 litres | 390 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Sentra has 61 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Nissan Sentra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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