2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Toyota Prius 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 99 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Altima | Prius |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
