2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent 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.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Accent | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2488 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |