2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-7 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. Both 2011 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Nissan Altima are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
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 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | CX-7 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
