2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2009 Nissan Altima

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Frontier and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Frontier 2009 Nissan Altima
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Frontier Altima
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2486 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 152 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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