2010 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan 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 Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Titan | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Titan | Altima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5549 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
