1998 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1998 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Intrepid and 1998 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Nissan Almera. 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, 1998 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Almera. 1998 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Intrepid | 1998 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Intrepid | Almera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
