2002 Hyundai Getz vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai Getz 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Getz. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 191 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Getz. 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 (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Getz. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Getz | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Getz | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
