2006 Nissan Almera vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, 2006 Nissan Almera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Almera (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Almera weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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, both vehicles can yield 138 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2000 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2000 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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