2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV and 2012 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 272 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV 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 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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.
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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | i-MiEV | Altima |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Single Speed | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3678 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1585 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 2.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 1.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |