2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2005 Nissan Almera (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Almera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |