2005 Nissan Altima vs. 2005 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Altima and 2005 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 2005 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Altima | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1361 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
