2008 Nissan Versa vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Versa and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa.
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 (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Versa | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Versa | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
