2007 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Camry. (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Camry.

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, 2011 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Toyota Camry 2011 Nissan Altima
Make Toyota Nissan
Model Camry Altima
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2399 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 147 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4844 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2776 mm


 

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