2007 BMW 320 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 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Because 2007 BMW 320 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 BMW 320. 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 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 320 2008 Nissan Almera
Make BMW Nissan
Model 320 Almera
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1768 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 0 HP
Torque 330 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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