2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Torrent would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 Pontiac Torrent (285 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2007 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Almera | Torrent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3425 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |