2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio 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 1,768 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
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, 2008 Nissan Almera (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Rio | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |