2005 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Altima weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (334 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Altima | Condor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
