2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Wrangler | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
