2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Altima and 2008 Opel Astra 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Altima | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |
