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 |