2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
| Make | Nissan | Luxgen |
| Model | Altima | Luxgen7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1876 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1768 mm |
