1995 Nissan Almera vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1995 Nissan Almera and 1995 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Almera (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 440. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Almera weights approximately 127 kg more than 1995 Volvo 440. 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, 1995 Nissan Almera (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 440. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Almera | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Almera | 440 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
