2010 Honda Element vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
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, 2011 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Element | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Element | Altima |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |