2003 Fiat Idea vs. 2003 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Idea and 2003 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Almera (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Almera weights approximately 7 kg more than 2003 Fiat Idea. 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, 2003 Nissan Almera (175 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 2003 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Idea | Almera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
