2002 Daihatsu Move vs. 2002 Nissan Altima

To start off, both 2002 Daihatsu Move and 2002 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 194 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Move. 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Move.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Daihatsu Move 2002 Nissan Altima
Make Daihatsu Nissan
Model Move Altima
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 989 cc 3505 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 90 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1415 kg
Vehicle Length 3420 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 73 L


 

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