2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Frontier and 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 183 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo. 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 Alfa Romeo MiTo, 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 (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo. 2010 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Frontier | MiTo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |