2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 744 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Sierra 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 2010 GMC Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Altima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
