2007 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 518 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Altima (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Altima | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Altima | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |