2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Altima (220 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Almera | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Almera | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2488 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |