2006 Nissan Almera vs. 1996 Toyota Century

To start off, 2006 Nissan Almera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Century (153 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Toyota Century 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 1996 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1996 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 1996 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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