2002 Nissan Altima vs. 2001 Toyota Will
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 Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will 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 120 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Altima | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Altima | Will |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3505 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |