1995 Nissan Almera vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 704 kg more than 1995 Nissan Almera.

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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Almera. (136 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Almera. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Nissan Almera 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
Make Nissan Oldsmobile
Model Almera Aurora
Year Released 1995 1997
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 98 HP 0 HP
Torque 136 Nm 353 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1065 kg 1769 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2900 mm


 

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