2006 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 257 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2006 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sequoia | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Sequoia | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
