2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 270 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 484 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Because 2012 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
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2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Altima | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 87 L |