2008 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Almera weights approximately 461 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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, 2006 Nissan Almera (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ka | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |