Nissan Altima (1998 – 2002) vs Daewoo Leganza (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 154 hp against 146 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.9 s. The Daewoo Leganza has the higher top speed: 207 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,220 kg against 1,325 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
1998 – 2002
|
Daewoo
Leganza
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 154 hp | 105 – 146 hp |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 151 – 197 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 9.0 s | 9.9 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 175 – 207 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 kg | 1,220 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.