2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Sonata 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 17 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
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2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Sonata | Altima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |