Acura 3.2 CL Type-S Vs Nissan Altima SE V-6

[GOD]

Who do u guys think would win.........Yall know what i'm gonna say ...but I have yet to race one yet , but hopefully i'll find out sometime soon

[DVSNCYNIKL]

Call me optimistic but, Altima. I just think that a true manual will win in this case.

[F20C]

No manual = no chance for TL Type S.

[GOD]

Damn you all !!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll race one and ...Hopefully I'll beat that damn family car b/c i'm not gonna lose to an Altima ...that would be just damn embarrassing

[gang$tarr]

I would definetly take a CL type-S over an altime, in the blink of an eye

I think god's car will smoke an altime too

[Morpheus XIII]

By straight-line speed only, the manual Altima should beat the CL by enough, but with all things considered, these cars are a bit hard to compare. I would rather debate an I35 against a CL-S, but there is still the body format factor. Or if you are willing to wait until Spring, the G35 vs. CL Type-S. Still, coupes and sedans are hard to compare.

[Morpheus XIII]

Originally posted by GOD
Damn you all !!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll race one and ...Hopefully I'll beat that damn family car b/c i'm not gonna lose to an Altima

Sorry forgot to add:

Do you really think that an overexaggerated Honda name will be able to compete with Nissan's current 'lead class by power' enterprise? The Altima V-6 is seriously overpowered, and it's Carlos Ghosn's driving force right now. Think about it, it's as if the old Stanza was built with Z-car power and prowess. The SE V-6 will obviously outdo the type-S in performance, but the Acura will undoubtedly clean the Nissan out in the luxury department. Then again, this isn't an Infiniti... G35 anyone? Even the I35 is a better and more likely match; especially considering price.

[F20C]

Originally posted by Morpheus XIII


Sorry forgot to add:

Do you really think that an overexaggerated Honda name will be able to compete with Nissan's current 'lead class by power' enterprise? The Altima V-6 is seriously overpowered, and it's Carlos Ghosn's driving force right now. Think about it, it's as if the old Stanza was built with Z-car power and prowess. The SE V-6 will obviously outdo the type-S in performance, but the Acura will undoubtedly clean the Nissan out in the luxury department. Then again, this isn't an Infiniti... G35 anyone? Even the I35 is a better and more likely match; especially considering price.

Just how far HP takes you still depends to be seen.

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran..._concealed.xml

8. Buick Regal LS
7. Ford Taurus SEL
6. Chevy Impala LS
5. Chrysler Intrepid SE
4. Hyundai XG350
3. Nissan Altima 3.5SE
2. Toyota Camry SE V-6
1. Honda Accord LX V-6

If Altima can't beat Accord. It makes me wonder how Altima stacks up against the better and faster CL Type S.

[Morpheus XIII]

Originally posted by F20C
If Altima can't beat Accord. It makes me wonder how Altima stacks up against the better and faster CL Type S.

I think you just answered your own ponderings. The Car & Driver test was headed with "...it's time to reconsider the family four-door." Does the CL (especially Type-S) fit within this category? I already mentioned that the comparison just doesn't work out between these two cars. Also, it's impossible to think that the Altima going up against the Accord and Camry will fare well in a "family four-door" match-up. In these tests, there are other numerous standards that do not befit the power statement that I had made previously, including quality control and simplistic environements. Basically, if you want me to rephrase what I was saying, the Altima beats the CL's performance in the sense that it delivers equatable or more power, while costing thousands less, in an askew, lower class. THAT'S why I repeatedly mentioned Infiniti as a better comparison contender for the CL. Look above and check. I only considered straight-line performance, and that is it.

Of course, power isn't everything, but that's just what I was talking about. When it gets down to the other areas, the Altima is obviously found wanting. But I already said that earlier.

[F20C]

You do know Accord is ageless wonder. It is due for a major re-design next year. Altima just came out last month. You ought to expect a new car with so much power spank Accord.

[gang$tarr]

doesn't the type-S have more HP than the altima anyway?? and it's a smaller coupe i think... the altima is pretty huge.

car and driver get the altima 0-60 in 7.3s I'm almost sure the CL Type-S does it faster
doesn't the CL Type-S do it in under 7?

[F20C]

Altima and CL Type S both can do low 6's.

[Morpheus XIII]

Originally posted by F20C
You ought to expect a new car with so much power spank Accord.

Once again, this is not a comparison between the Altima and the Accord. The sales numbers obviously show that the Accord/Camry top family car duo can't be touched by even the best of Nissans. If you do want to compare in this class, the new Altima DOES spank Accord, power-wise. The Accord V-6 doesn't reach the 6-second range for 0-60 times that you stated the Altima can obtain. Oh by the way, power growth is not linear with time, so don't expect some magical major jump in the next Accord V-6's power department. Take a look at the new Camry V-6s. Zero improvement, with all focus on ergonomics and the inline-4.

As for the CL, I have to state one more time--they shouldn't be put in comparison. But even though the CL costs several grand more and is labeled a sports luxury car, the Altima can keep up every step of the way, when it comes to straight line acceleration.

[F20C]

Originally posted by Morpheus XIII


Once again, this is not a comparison between the Altima and the Accord. The sales numbers obviously show that the Accord/Camry top family car duo can't be touched by even the best of Nissans. If you do want to compare in this class, the new Altima DOES spank Accord, power-wise. The Accord V-6 doesn't reach the 6-second range for 0-60 times that you stated the Altima can obtain. Oh by the way, power growth is not linear with time, so don't expect some magical major jump in the next Accord V-6's power department. Take a look at the new Camry V-6s. Zero improvement, with all focus on ergonomics and the inline-4.

As for the CL, I have to state one more time--they shouldn't be put in comparison. But even though the CL costs several grand more and is labeled a sports luxury car, the Altima can keep up every step of the way, when it comes to straight line acceleration.

Not really I don't think that's true because previous Altima was far smaller and not as powerful as new model. I moderate on Honda site and I know exactly what to expect in next re-design Accord. We knew long time ago that next Camry was not going to top 220hp at all. It didn't suprise us by only increasing so few hp. Do you know the hp rating in the next Accord? Have you seen what American Honda's president said about next Accord?

[Morpheus XIII]

Why do you keep bringing up the Accord? I think I will stop responding to this discussion after this, for the sake of preserving the original comparison.

About the Altima unexpectedly receiving a huge upsizing in dimensions and power: Don't forget, Nissan wasn't just pumping up the car for the heck of it. It was done to fill the Maxima's role, being a far better competitor against the Camry and Accord with available 4 and 6 cylinder engines.

About the Camry and its lack of improved power: Execs stated that the Camry's V-6 was left unchanged, not because it couldn't be done, but because it didn't need improvement. The 4-banger cash-cow did, and so the necessary R&D time and money were spent there, NOT on the V-6.

What I was saying about the next Accord: You can't always expect a car to be 'bigger and better' each year. That's all I'm stating, especially with reference to the logic of the new Camry V-6.

Anyways, the whole world already knows the Accord is a great, powerful car. That's why it sells so well. We can drop that now. But getting back on topic, the Altima is a weak opponent for the CL type-S by the numbers, and probably by experience as well--all the numbers, except price. I will say it one last time. The Altima is not in the same class as the CL type-S, and should NOT be compared. It would be obviously, ridiculously unfair. The base Altima 3.5 SE costs around $22,349. The base CL type-S costs around $30,860. BUT--even costing nearly $10K less, the Altima manages to keep up with the CL in straight line performance. That's what I was talking about earlier. That's what's amazing about the 3.5 SE.