2011 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima.
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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Altima | Venza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
