2000 Nissan Almera vs. 1998 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2000 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Almera. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Almera weights approximately 136 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 406.
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, 2000 Nissan Almera (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Almera | 1998 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Almera | 406 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
