2005 Nissan Almera vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 103 kg more than 1986 Toyota Soarer.

Because 1986 Toyota Soarer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Soarer 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.

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