2000 Nissan Almera vs. 2006 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Swift is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Swift (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Almera. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Almera weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
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 (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Almera | 2006 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Almera | Swift |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
