2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Nissan Altima

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.

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 (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Nubira 2008 Nissan Altima
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Nubira Altima
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 76 L


 

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