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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 149 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.
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 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |