2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 5 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 129 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 5 weights approximately 141 kg more 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 Mazda 5 (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 5 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
