2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Altima and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 85 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Altima | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
