2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 266 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Altima | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Altima | Lancer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |