2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Highlander | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |
