2008 Isuzu I-350 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima

To start off, both 2008 Isuzu I-350 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 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 27 more horse power than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Isuzu I-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Isuzu I-350 weights approximately 797 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.

Because 2008 Isuzu I-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Isuzu I-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Isuzu I-350.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Isuzu I-350 2008 Nissan Altima
Make Isuzu Nissan
Model I-350 Altima
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3458 cc 3490 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 243 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1874 kg 1077 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 76 L


 

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