2007 Acura TL vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 955 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.

Because 2007 Acura TL 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 2007 Acura TL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura TL 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Acura Nissan
Model TL Almera
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 258 HP 0 HP
Torque 316 Nm 138 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L