2013 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 270 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (264 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Veloster | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1805 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1399 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
