2007 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 371 kg more than 2011 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 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Altima | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Altima | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1169 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1697 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |