2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sportage 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sportage. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Altima weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Altima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
