2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20.
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 (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Altima | i20 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
