2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Altima and 2008 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Altima | 207 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 49 L |
