2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1483 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 (138 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Almera | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1389 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 922 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |