2008 Nissan Altima vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Altima | Aurora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |