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Key specifications
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 24 City / 31 Hwy
- MPG
- 150 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 2.4L/146
- Displacement
- 150 @ 5600
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 154 @ 4400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- Independent Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Independent Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- 2,858 lbs
- Base Curb Weight
- 100 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- 550
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 100
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- Power
- Brake Type
- Not Available
- Brake ABS System
- N/A
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Engine
Gas I4 Engine Type
2.4L/146 Displacement
150 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
154 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Independent Strut Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
2,858 lbs Base Curb Weight
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Electrical
550 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Power Brake Type
Not Available Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.9 x 0.87 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
Most recent
Comfortable
My husband got me this car which he passed on to go to heaven, I like this 1998 Nissan Altima is reliable and good driving
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Good running car, no body damage, old but dependab
Great running car , no body damage, great first time car or commuter. Replaced all belts, tensioner pillys, alternator, power steering pump, please text i will return call ASAP.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 1998 Nissan Altima base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
-
3/5
- Frontal passenger
-
3/5
- Side driver
-
3/5
- Side rear passenger
-
3/5
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