2010 Renault Duster vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2010 Renault Duster and 2010 Nissan Altima 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 (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 198 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Renault Duster 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, 2010 Renault Duster 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Duster | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Duster | Altima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2675 mm |
