2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1144 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Equinox | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |