2011 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima and 2010 Nissan Altima are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 132 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Altima | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Altima | Altima |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 175 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |