2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1259 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.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (139 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Almera | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Almera | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 2395 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |