2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Almera and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (112 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (264 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Almera | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Almera | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2784 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1377 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
