2006 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Nubira and 2006 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Nubira | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Nubira | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
