2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Durango 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (319 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Dodge Durango | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Durango | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 138 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 60 L |