'98 Nissan Altima SE - Long-Term Wrap-Up
| GENERAL/POWERTRAIN |
| Body style | 4-door, 5-pass. |
| Vehicle config. | Front engine, front drive |
| Airbag | Dual |
| Engine config. | V-6, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Engine displacement, ci/cc | 183/2995 |
| Horsepower, hp@rpm, SAE net | 192@5200 |
| Torque, lb-ft@rpm, SAE net | 207@4400 |
| Transmission | 4-speed auto. |
| Axle ratio | 3.93:1 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase, in./mm | 105.2/2672 |
| Length, in./mm | 188.5/4788 |
| Height, in./mm | 55.4/14.7 |
| Curb weight, lb | 3241 |
| Weight distribution, f/r, % | 62/38 |
| Fuel capacity, gal. | 18.5 |
| Fuel economyEPA, city/hwy., mpg | 19/26 |
| CHASSIS |
| Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts,
coil springs, anti-roll bar/multilink,
coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, power assist |
| Brakes, f/r | Vented disc/disc, ABS |
| Wheels | 15 x 6.0, cast aluminum |
| Tires | General HP 400 A/S205/65HR15 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 7.8 |
| Quarter mile, sec/mph | 15.9/86.1 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 131 |
| Slalom, mph | 64.8 |
| Lateral acceleration, g | 0.79 |
| MAINTENANCE |
| Total mileage | 12,717 |
| Test mileage | 12,683 |
| Fuel consumed, gal | 621.9 |
| Fuel cost | $715.19 |
| Average mpg | 20.4 |
| Additional oil cost | None |
| Total maintenance | $70.98 |
| Problem areas | None |
Based on Motor Trend Auto Program wholesale price, excluding insurance, tax, title, and registration.www.toyota.com