2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 486 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |