2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Ibiza (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 363 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Altima | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |