2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 238 kg more than 2012 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Modus. (128 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Altima | Modus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 49 L |
