And on top of that I feel like the “normal cars” are more entertaining to watch because they cars are everywhere so it’s fun to watch which car is faster
I was surprised at the result. I figured the lighter vehicle with roughly the same spec motor would for sure have it every time. That Nissan CVT often gets underestimated by people because its so smooth. But it actually performs quite well. And the reliability issues of years past have clearly been fixed.
Well said Elizabeth, I often have to remind people that every other manufacturer, except Mazda, has switched to CVTs, so Nissan was obviously onto something all those years ago.
Not sure if this is the case here but I do know that some cars get different features in different countries, so maybe the Altima in Canada doesn’t have one 🤷🏽♂️
The 3 should be slightly faster, the only thing the Altima had going for it was the Awd, if the surface was a little slick and not dry, otherwise the awd weight and the cvt are more a detriment.
@@occckid123 Wow that is a good bit of a difference in weight for awd. I do wonder if a sport mode would had helped. A buddy of mine with a mild tune, fwd altima, is decently quick.
@@priapicpear4200 the issue is the altima is programmed funny from around that 30-35mph. It kinda goes into a fake 3rd gear when you floor it for some reason instead of going into a fake 2nd gear. I'm not sure why they did this bit there are ways around it that you can do 2 get it to move much more quickly then just flooring the gas pedal because that's not going 2 get you the good start you need. Releasing the pedal after you floor it and punching it again will get the transmission to go into the fake 2nd gear raising the rpm much more quickly. The next thing is using the L mode to get that initial punch you need and putting it back into drive after that will make the car leap forward. 3rd would be using the manual mode to lock it into 1at or 2nd fake gear for instant response. 4th would be using the sport mode 2 raise the rpm. If your are aggressive with the gas pedal it will lock into a higher ratio so when you slow down to around 30-35 then punch it the car would give you high rpm much more quickly.
That was awesome Sam! From the exhaust revs to the exciting races on average daily vehicles, this is the car channel for everyone! You're fulfilling the dreams of these car owners when everyone else is only racing cars that's above 95% of the peoples' budget 😆 Keep up the great videos!
I own a 21 Sentra SR and it has a Sport button right on the back of the shifter, so me assuming that Nissan does almost every interior the same for all models, that Altima should have that button on the same spot as my Sentra. It does improve throttle response a bit and a tad bit quicker simulated shifts.
LOL..Sam for the Nissan Altima there is a sport mode button. is located right below the shift knob so when is activated it would show Ds on the digital cluster. So I think we need a second run😅
Tcs should’ve been off in the Altima, it would’ve launched better… also the Altima does have a sport mode it’s just kinda hidden on the shifter itself. For the roll race the guy in the Altima had a horrible reaction and i doubt the car was in sport mode which means the revs were probably low
if you have the exact same altima but without a cvt, the cvt altima will be faster because it doesn’t delay when switching gears. cvts accelerate quicker when they don’t do the simulated shifting.
Should've used the paddle shifters on the altima to take off better? Why not? Also if you're just flooring it you actually have to double tap the pedal to get the trans 2 downshift into a lower ratio because for some reason when you floor it from that speed the rpms go to about 2800 and rises from there but you just have 2 know how to work the car. Also the sr weighs the car down with heavy wheels and the awd is heavier not helping but definitely he should've locked into a lower ration. That's his fault for not doing it correctly. In my 19 I just start it off in L mode so the rpms are slightly higher then throw it back in drive right after the hit and the car lunges forward.
PS: I want to point out that the Altima SR has paddle shifters. So even thought the CVT does not have gears the driver could have easily "downshifted" for the roll race like the Mazda driver did. I have no idea why it wasnt done.
Why is he surprised that the Nissan lost !? It's heavier and has less power ..... Your comparison sucks , Altima in my eyes with the disadvantage performed really well ! Just show's how much the CVT has improved !
The main issue I see here is you didn't turn on sport mode in the altima when doing so in the mazda 3. Also, the m3 is a compact car, whereas the Altima is a mid size. It probably has 300-400 extra pounds of weight on it. Should have been compared to the mazda 6 which is actually what it competes against in the market.
Mazda 6 has been discontinued for a while now. The Altima is not much bigger than the Mazda3 sedan. It's 9inches longer in length. Now the hatchback 3 is a 1.5ft shorter than the Altima.
Mazda default throttle configuration is set to save gas. use throttle controller in the mazda and you'll see how much everything changes. (well , fuel consumption too :) )
The Accord takes those three cars. The races are on YT already. And I had a 2017 Maxima Platinum and now a 21 Accord 2.0t Touring. The Accord is definitely quicker. The Maxima has more to give but held back by the CVT.
@Frank Dux I love my car bro, just got my pink slip yesterday .. I get so many compliments on the looks and everyone who I let drive it think it's the faster thing ever lol
@@brenttitus2134 I've heard to same thing bro . Idk , ima have to drive a 2.0t Or race one to see for myself.. everytime I try to race a 2.0t.. they don't budge . Lol
@Frank Dux I had to many issues with mine when we bought it brand new. Border line lemon. But, when everything worked. It’s a nice car and good looking.
Its crazy how many people, especially reviewers in the industry, don't know that Nissans do have a sports mode. Back then, Chevy's were "hidden," but everyone still knew about it. Ive only had my Maxima since July & I knew right off the bat it gad it & where it was, which is the case with all of them.
Ive owned 3 Altima's in the past including this Gen. and ive never had an issue with any one them..ZERO! I have a Truck now but see people posting stuff like this and oh well. Kia Fires too so whatever man.
Good race. I never had a good impression of the Altima mainly because of the drivers I see here in the Midwest. They always drive like their driving a GT-R, and then I see so many rental Altima’s with damaged panels. I thought the Charger and Challenger drivers here are bad, but it’s the Altima drivers that’s on another level.
Dude I’m a CVT owner of a 2019 sr Altima , I have a k&n intake .. resonator delete with 5inch tips . Not to stock but my guy you could’ve did much better if you found the sport mode .. you could’ve down shifted down to bout the 5th gear you would’ve caught em easy . I might tell you a joke but I’ll never tell you a lie
Lol this is probably only channel that has amgs vs hellcats one day, then altama vs Mazda 3. Normal people races
Just the way i like it
And on top of that I feel like the “normal cars” are more entertaining to watch because they cars are everywhere so it’s fun to watch which car is faster
@@derlingarcia4999 Fully agree. Tad more relatable
Gotta love it!
Chad West I would not sleep on those cars especially the Altima with awd that car is pretty fast just on stock
It's strange how these "slower" races can be so exciting.
Lol
I almost fell asleep by the time they hit 60mph
@@nighthawk0077 only an idiot like you think they are meant to be fast cars use your brain they are meant for family use not racing like a v8
@@nighthawk0077 This Comment KIlled ME lmao
I was surprised at the result. I figured the lighter vehicle with roughly the same spec motor would for sure have it every time. That Nissan CVT often gets underestimated by people because its so smooth.
But it actually performs quite well. And the reliability issues of years past have clearly been fixed.
Well said Elizabeth, I often have to remind people that every other manufacturer, except Mazda, has switched to CVTs, so Nissan was obviously onto something all those years ago.
we'll see lol. The CVT has prevented me from buying Nissan since my 240sx.
Should do an accord 2.0T sport vs Nissan Maxima SR or Altima SR VC turbo. That should be a close match
Yeeeeessssssssss sir
Vote accord 2.0 sport vs maxima
Accord 2.0 will beat v6 Camry v6 maxima v6 altima / 2.0t and all the huyindais
YESSSS
MAXIMA Vs G35 or G37?
Nice. The “Sport” mode, is on the shifter, and it does have a slightly better pickup. 😅
Fr I keep my Altima in Ds all the time and it raises the rpms
Not sure if this is the case here but I do know that some cars get different features in different countries, so maybe the Altima in Canada doesn’t have one 🤷🏽♂️
@@BashJP that is possible.
It also increases braking power for some reason
Yup its that little botton on the back
Dang I really expected the Mazda 3 to take it all the way. Now I'm impressed by the Altima CVT
The 3 should be slightly faster, the only thing the Altima had going for it was the Awd, if the surface was a little slick and not dry, otherwise the awd weight and the cvt are more a detriment.
@@garys2157 the fwd altima would've murdered the 3 even more. The awd altima weighs 150 more pounds and had drivetrain loss from the awd.
AWD
@@occckid123 Wow that is a good bit of a difference in weight for awd. I do wonder if a sport mode would had helped. A buddy of mine with a mild tune, fwd altima, is decently quick.
@@priapicpear4200 the issue is the altima is programmed funny from around that 30-35mph. It kinda goes into a fake 3rd gear when you floor it for some reason instead of going into a fake 2nd gear. I'm not sure why they did this bit there are ways around it that you can do 2 get it to move much more quickly then just flooring the gas pedal because that's not going 2 get you the good start you need. Releasing the pedal after you floor it and punching it again will get the transmission to go into the fake 2nd gear raising the rpm much more quickly. The next thing is using the L mode to get that initial punch you need and putting it back into drive after that will make the car leap forward. 3rd would be using the manual mode to lock it into 1at or 2nd fake gear for instant response. 4th would be using the sport mode 2 raise the rpm. If your are aggressive with the gas pedal it will lock into a higher ratio so when you slow down to around 30-35 then punch it the car would give you high rpm much more quickly.
I’ve never seen an Altima on an automotive TH-cam channel that’s why we love this
That was awesome Sam! From the exhaust revs to the exciting races on average daily vehicles, this is the car channel for everyone! You're fulfilling the dreams of these car owners when everyone else is only racing cars that's above 95% of the peoples' budget 😆 Keep up the great videos!
This channel has some of the strangest races. yet I can't wait to watch them
The Altima competes against the Mazda 6 but well it was still interesting to see it
Mazda 6 doesn't exist anymore.
The altima does have a sport mode. there’s a button behind the gear shifter and in the dash it’ll show Ds
Exactly 😂 lmfao even 2019 sr got it
lol my 2018 had it
My 13 altima has it feels pretty cool
My 2017 3.5SR has it
Just commented that based on my 21 Sentra SR lol
Love the racer trash talk at the beginning 😆 another total banger of a video Sam!
Dang he didn't even use sport mode in the altima.
The Sport button is on the shifter, y’all should do a do-over & You should try the Altima VC-TURBO & use premium gas to produce 248HP
Yea because that's fair vs this Mazda 3 😂
Actually the Sentra is the competition for the mazda 3, while the Altima is the competition for the mazda 6 which sadly is discontinued.
Finally finally I've been requesting this for a year now 😭😭
4:08 Set the playback speed to 2x and these cars are speed demons
I tried and I laughed so hard
Lmaooooooooo
You should do more like this. Lol.
This is probably the slowest race on the channel 👏👏👏
Hey Sam. You’ve gone a long way! I’ve been subbed since your 2020 Aviator review.
Thank you
Why wouldn't you use the AWD version of the 3 for this?
I own a 21 Sentra SR and it has a Sport button right on the back of the shifter, so me assuming that Nissan does almost every interior the same for all models, that Altima should have that button on the same spot as my Sentra. It does improve throttle response a bit and a tad bit quicker simulated shifts.
LOL..Sam for the Nissan Altima there is a sport mode button. is located right below the shift knob so when is activated it would show Ds on the digital cluster. So I think we need a second run😅
Love the video! This channel is the only one I’ve ever seen race normal people cars you know. Thank you!
Could you please try doing a race between Accord 2.0t vs Altima 2.0t? I would love to see this race that no one has done before.
I have been waiting for this same race for 3 years.
@@micro1603 then I am not alone. LOL.
@@ericksantiago4494 The Altima 2.0 is the only car that has not challenged the Accord 2.0 and it would be the perfect match take away the cvt.
Tcs should’ve been off in the Altima, it would’ve launched better… also the Altima does have a sport mode it’s just kinda hidden on the shifter itself. For the roll race the guy in the Altima had a horrible reaction and i doubt the car was in sport mode which means the revs were probably low
He said “close by not too far” 🤣😅 I feel ya man, losing to a cvt adds a bit of sting 😂
Awd vs fwd, better traction, come on u know better than that. I'm 💀
if you have the exact same altima but without a cvt, the cvt altima will be faster because it doesn’t delay when switching gears. cvts accelerate quicker when they don’t do the simulated shifting.
@@dcal4455the fwd altima is faster than the awd altima. More weight and drivetrain loss and less hp on the awd model. Fail for the mazda
My question is why wasn’t a Mazda 3 AWD NA used?
please do a maxima vs Avalon vs Camry v6 vs accord 2.0T
Love these kind of races. I WOULD LOVE TO WATCH THE RACE SONATA N LINE VS NISSAN MAXIMA VS IMPALA VS LEXUS IS, ES 350
I would love to see nissan altima 2.0t or hyundai sonata N line vs the mazda 3 turbo.
I would have liked to see the VC-Turbo Altima.
I love these daily driver races lol
Should've used the paddle shifters on the altima to take off better? Why not? Also if you're just flooring it you actually have to double tap the pedal to get the trans 2 downshift into a lower ratio because for some reason when you floor it from that speed the rpms go to about 2800 and rises from there but you just have 2 know how to work the car. Also the sr weighs the car down with heavy wheels and the awd is heavier not helping but definitely he should've locked into a lower ration. That's his fault for not doing it correctly. In my 19 I just start it off in L mode so the rpms are slightly higher then throw it back in drive right after the hit and the car lunges forward.
PS: I want to point out that the Altima SR has paddle shifters. So even thought the CVT does not have gears the driver could have easily "downshifted" for the roll race like the Mazda driver did. I have no idea why it wasnt done.
Anti-Nissan CVT bias 🤣
The Altima does have a sport mode it’s the bottom on the transmission when you shift
There is a sport mode button on back if the shifter
Sport mode wasn't on??
There is a sport mode button on back of the shifter on the Altima
You read my mind Sam , I was thinking why I dont see the Altima racing the Camry ,Accord ,kia k5 and the Hyundai Sanota
Wait, aren't these two in different weight classes. I.E. the Altima should be facing off against the Mazda 6 instead of the 3.
The Altima ME does have sport mode. PS the rogue uses a CVT too.
I have a 2022 Altima Sr, it 100% has a sport mode. The button is on the shifter knob.
you need to do 2021 sentra 2.0 vs VW jetta 1.4t . Also Maxima Vs GLI . my two fav brands and i see these videos NOWHERE.
There is a sport mode in the 2021 Nissan Altima it’s on the shifter little square button with a white line on it.
Avis vs. Hertz ... 😁. Still love it. ✊
Please do a race with the Nissan Maxima SR im in the market for one
There is an overdrive button on the left side of the altima. Click that and it makes the engine more aggressive.
Me and wife❤️🔥 are Nissan couple I've always loved Nissan just makes us unique on the streets
Why is he surprised that the Nissan lost !? It's heavier and has less power .....
Your comparison sucks , Altima in my eyes with the disadvantage performed really well !
Just show's how much the CVT has improved !
He was coming back on that roll though
You need to do the vc turbo Altima vs Maxima , etc !
Please PLEASE PLEASE compare the Altima VC Turbo against the Accord 2.0T
Should do a drag race between the new Honda insight and the Toyota prius because there hasn't been a drag race between the two
The main issue I see here is you didn't turn on sport mode in the altima when doing so in the mazda 3. Also, the m3 is a compact car, whereas the Altima is a mid size. It probably has 300-400 extra pounds of weight on it. Should have been compared to the mazda 6 which is actually what it competes against in the market.
Mazda 6 has been discontinued for a while now. The Altima is not much bigger than the Mazda3 sedan. It's 9inches longer in length. Now the hatchback 3 is a 1.5ft shorter than the Altima.
BTW the altima does have a sports mode and a turbo trim
Mazda default throttle configuration is set to save gas. use throttle controller in the mazda and you'll see how much everything changes. (well , fuel consumption too :) )
I just bought the Midnight SR Altima about a month ago and I race everything on the freeway 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
I wanna c a scat vs 2022 Lexus LC 500 sedan they got similar horsepower
The sports mode button is on the knob for the Altima
Put the 2019-2021 Nissan Maxima against a Camery TRD , Honda 2.0t Or the Avalon, that'll be 🔥
I think the 2.0T Accord will take the Maxima in my opinion.
The Accord takes those three cars. The races are on YT already. And I had a 2017 Maxima Platinum and now a 21 Accord 2.0t Touring. The Accord is definitely quicker. The Maxima has more to give but held back by the CVT.
@Frank Dux I love my car bro, just got my pink slip yesterday .. I get so many compliments on the looks and everyone who I let drive it think it's the faster thing ever lol
@@brenttitus2134 I've heard to same thing bro . Idk , ima have to drive a 2.0t Or race one to see for myself.. everytime I try to race a 2.0t.. they don't budge . Lol
@Frank Dux I had to many issues with mine when we bought it brand new. Border line lemon. But, when everything worked. It’s a nice car and good looking.
Tried the Altima vs kia K5 gt line AWD
Correction, the Altima does have "Sport" mode. It is the tiny button behind the shifter.
Do a Nissan Altima 2.0t vs Hyundai sonata n line
Did the squirrels get the same tweak
Its crazy how many people, especially reviewers in the industry, don't know that Nissans do have a sports mode. Back then, Chevy's were "hidden," but everyone still knew about it. Ive only had my Maxima since July & I knew right off the bat it gad it & where it was, which is the case with all of them.
Wouldn't an available AWD Mazda 3 been a better match up?
Turbo
@SamCarLegion
You can get a Mazda 3 NA in AWD in the US also. Not sure about Canada though.
Finally some “affordable races”
You should do Altima 2.0T vs accord 2.0T
2016 Ford sho vs 2016 charger rt would be a dope race
@Jimmy Savile lol yu right them shos be riding n they awd
Good Lord, finally a sport mode that actually does something-
You should race a Elantra n vs a Dodge Charger/challenger RT
I'm surprised there are no malfunction and check engine lights on the Altima
Ive owned 3 Altima's in the past including this Gen. and ive never had an issue with any one them..ZERO!
I have a Truck now but see people posting stuff like this and oh well. Kia Fires too so whatever man.
@@Tinrs80 Lucky you, my 19 SR is nothing but problems. Last Nissan I'll ever buy
Yea my 16 altima was wild
@@CFunk-xw2wc my 19 altima has 77k miles and never any check engine lights
@@Tinrs80 What does kia have to do with his comment?
Shouldn't the 3 race a Sentra?
Good race. I never had a good impression of the Altima mainly because of the drivers I see here in the Midwest.
They always drive like their driving a GT-R, and then I see so many rental Altima’s with damaged panels. I thought the Charger and Challenger drivers here are bad, but it’s the Altima drivers that’s on another level.
Big Altima Energy
Shouldn't the Altima be going up against the Mazda 6 and not the Mazda 3? 🤔
Sport mode button is on the actually shift nob that take it out out park/neutral.
Sport mode is located on the shifter at the back!! Please redo the race!!
Would love to see the SR against the GLI
It’d have to be the VC turbo version otherwise the GLI would massacre the Altima
@@nelsonvanvickle8862 VC or not GLI will beat it with ease
We need Lexus on the channel! Need 2ndgen and 3rdgen IS350 and maybe even the is250. Maybe throw in a 1st gen IS. Maybe the GS also!
The Altima 100% does have a sport mode bro. Its a button on the shifter lol
I enjoy seeing these types of videos.
Can you bring this mazda with honda civic 1.5t cvt
This! I would like to see that with the new 2022
@@cruzito4life571 i want to buy one from these cars and i dont know wich one is faster
Re do the altima does have a sport mode
Accord 1.5t please!
Bro try c200 vs camry vs altima
Thanks for keeping it real Sam!
Now do a Honda Accord 2.0t vs a Nissan Maxima SR
Dude I’m a CVT owner of a 2019 sr Altima , I have a k&n intake .. resonator delete with 5inch tips . Not to stock but my guy you could’ve did much better if you found the sport mode .. you could’ve down shifted down to bout the 5th gear you would’ve caught em easy . I might tell you a joke but I’ll never tell you a lie
I wonder how my SE AWD Camry or the Accord would have done in this race
Toyota def will lose but Honda I think the Nissan would have met it’s match
@@miking3261there is a race on TH-cam. They are super close. I actually beat the accord a few times in real life
@@occckid123 link!?
First off no they don’t compete against each other the Mazda six competes against the altima second off interesting really.
Mazda 3 2.0 manual vs sentra 2.0 manual next!
the Altima does have sport mode it's just hidden it's on the back of the gear shift 🤣😭
"...stop saying I'm fat...." Hilarious!
Huh the cvt in my old Honda works fine
Please race a 2016 honda accord sport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad the Mazda didn't have the a AWD model. I wonder what the outcome would be.
Heavier awd isn't going 2 help it. The awd altima is already slower than a fwd altima.
He does have sport mode!
The Altima does have a sport mode
Took em to gaplebees for a nice dinner. Haha nice runs
Altima will win from a roll if he was in the correct ratio but instead they didn't even take off right for a race lol.
We need a rematch or something cause Nissan do have sports mode so actually the Mazda rlly lost