2013 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, both 2013 Mazda CX-9 and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-9 (269 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 508 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Mazda CX-9 | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | CX-9 | ALTIMA |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3726 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1927 kg | 1419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5108 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1936 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1728 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |