Do 4 cylinders mess up easier than 6 cylinders?

I heard they do.. and I dont like granny driving but I really want a Nissan Altima because I hate my g6. (PS; no matter what anyone might tell you, when it rains... they leak hardcore) sooo I just need to know that if I get it, it won't mess up because of the way I drive.. I'm a also applying for a job to be a traveling nurse.. meaning id be on the road about 6-8 hours a day..

If you go by statistics it shows that you will get longer life out of the 4 cylinder. There are less parts or things to go wrong with it. But keep in mind that it won't have quite the pep of a V-6. With the high performance cars these days if you were to drive a 4 and a 6 back to back they are not much different off the line, it's just that the V-6 is quieter and smoother because it's not working as hard. Usually you can tollerate the 4 cylinder with gas at record highs and your insurance would be cheaper as well.

No that is not necessarily true preventive maintenance and driving conditions have alot to do with it I have seen some four cylinder motors go a long way without problems I believe it depends on the Make and Model, some cars are better built than others research shop around.

Engine technology today is far more superior than in the past , go with the 4 , if you are traveling that much in your car for your job I'm sure you don't wish to spend all your pay on fuel :))

Most cars with 6 cylinders also come with better brakes and a better suspension, this helps with fast driving, ;), but other than that the other specs are usually similar. Nissan Altimas are nice but make sure that you get a newer one because most youngsters buy them and destroy the engine by racing.
Good Luck.

Generally speaking, a six cyl. will hold up better.
The six cyl. doesnn't have to work as hard as the four cyl. that is the six has more torque for better acceleration on the take off and doesn't strain as the four would probably do.

Depending on how you drive, any engine has it's limitations!

Good luck and safe driving.

naw they dont have more problems then a 6 cylinder. they jus suck if u wana go fast tho!!

so yeah their all good if u jus wanna cruise.