2009 Hyundai i20 vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i20 | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | i20 | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
