2004 Hyundai Getz vs. 2004 Nissan Altima

To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Getz and 2004 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,505 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Getz. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Altima weights approximately 163 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Getz. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Getz.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Hyundai Getz 2004 Nissan Altima
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Getz Altima
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1494 cc 2505 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 244 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.7:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1198 kg 1361 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 3.8 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 76 L


 

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