2002 Dodge M80 vs. 2002 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2002 Dodge M80 and 2002 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge M80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge M80 (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Almera. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge M80 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Almera weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Dodge M80.
Because 2002 Dodge M80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge M80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Dodge M80 (319 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge M80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge M80 | 2002 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | M80 | Almera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
