2005 Lancia Phedra vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Lancia Phedra 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (112 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Lancia Phedra has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lancia Phedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lancia Phedra 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Lancia Nissan
Model Phedra Almera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1784 kg 1760 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L


 

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