2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2001 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2001 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Altima. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Altima. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2001 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Altima |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
