Altima vs 120I
Nissan · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
120I
Beats the Altima by 0.19s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 120I beats the Altima comfortably, finishing 0.19 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 120I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
188 hp
178 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.1s
Top speed
225 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
380 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$25,000
$37,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Altima
120I
100 m
6.886s
6.810s
1/8 mile
10.151s
10.034s
1/4 mile
15.199s
15.012s
1 km
27.008s
26.633s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Altima is $25,000 vs $37,000 for the 120I — a $12,000 gap. Power: Altima makes 10 hp more (188 vs 178). 0–100 km/h: 120I is 0.20s quicker (7.3s vs 7.1s). Top speed: 120I runs to 230 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Altima.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Altima or the 120I?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 120I is faster, beating the Altima by 0.19 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Altima vs the 120I?
The Altima hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 120I does it in 7.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Altima produces 188 hp; the 120I produces 178 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Altima tops out at 225 km/h, and the 120I reaches 230 km/h.
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