2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 44 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima, 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2002 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Condor | Altima |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1415 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
