2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Altima and 2008 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (253 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Aura weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
Make | Nissan | Saturn |
Model | Altima | Aura |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |