2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Nissan Cube

To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Cube. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 132 kg more than 2013 Nissan Cube. 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 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Cube.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan ALTIMA 2013 Nissan Cube
Make Nissan Nissan
Model ALTIMA Cube
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1404 kg 1272 kg
Vehicle Length 4595 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1795 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1421 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2675 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.3 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 50 L


 

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