2008 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2008 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva 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 Nissan Almera (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lada Niva | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |