2004 Honda HR-V vs. 2003 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2004 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Almera. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Almera weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Honda HR-V.
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 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda HR-V | 2003 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Almera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
