2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Elantra | Altima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |
