2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Because 2007 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
