2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL

To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL 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 Sedan 3.5 SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL weights approximately 109 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S. 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 Sedan 3.5 SL (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 2.5 S 2013 Nissan ALTIMA Sedan 3.5 SL
Make Nissan Nissan
Model ALTIMA ALTIMA
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1416 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4864 mm 4864 mm
Vehicle Width 1829 mm 1829 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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