2003 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Altima (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 292 kg more than 2003 Nissan Altima.
Because 2013 Hyundai Tucson is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2003 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. 2013 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan Altima | 2013 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
Model | Altima | Tucson |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1655 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 58 L |