2010 Nissan Altima vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 702 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 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Altima | Ram |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2790 mm |
