2011 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Nissan Armada

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 Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Nissan Altima 2010 Nissan Armada
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Altima Armada
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 521 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type CVT Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 2521 kg
Vehicle Length 4844 mm 5276 mm
Vehicle Width 1796 mm 2014 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 3129 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 106 L


 

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