Nissan Altima V6
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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED: $29,285 (base price: $26,140)
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 213 cu in, 3498 cc
Power: 270 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: continuously variable automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 109.3 in
Length: 191.5 in
Width: 72.0 in
Height: 58.1 in
Curb weight: 3336 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 14.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 28.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.2 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.1 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.6 sec @ 100 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 131 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 173 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.84 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 22/31 mpg
C/D observed: 22 mpg
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Dodge Challenger V6
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 2-door coupe
PRICE AS TESTED: $31,800 (base price: $25,495)
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 220 cu in, 3604 cc
Power (SAE net): 305 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 116.0 in
Length: 197.7 in
Width: 75.7 in
Height: 57.1 in
Curb weight: 3958 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 17.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 39.2 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.9 sec @ 94 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 137 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 163 ft
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 18/27 mpg
C/D observed: 20 mpg