2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Altima and 2010 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 44 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. 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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Altima | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
