2009 Renault Trafic vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Trafic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Trafic.
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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Trafic | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Trafic | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
