2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2008 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tucson | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2648 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
