2001 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Altima. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Altima.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Altima. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Altima. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Altima | Titan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
