2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2012 Nissan Altima
Make Toyota Nissan
Model Condor Altima
Year Released 2008 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1812 cc 2500 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 135 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1398 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4595 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2675 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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