2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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 Chrysler Sebring (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Chrysler Sebring (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Sebring | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Sebring | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
