2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc, 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (101 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2005 Nissan Almera (139 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 2005 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Accent 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Accent Almera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 101 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.5 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.5 mm 88 mm
Top Speed 180 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1022 kg 1136 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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