2006 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX.

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, 2006 Acura RSX (188 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura RSX 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Acura Nissan
Model RSX Almera
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 0 HP
Torque 188 Nm 138 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1274 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L