2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Altima and 2009 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima.
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, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (339 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Altima | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Altima | Torrent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |