2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 Nissan Altima (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Altima | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |