2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. 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 13 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Elantra | Altima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |
