2008 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Almera weights approximately 358 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, 2007 Nissan Almera (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ka | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |