2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Saab 05-Sep

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 735 kg more than 2007 Saab 05-Sep.

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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Saab 05-Sep 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 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 2007 Saab 05-Sep 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 Saab 05-Sep
Make Nissan Saab
Model Almera 05-Sep
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 2958 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 174 HP
Torque 138 Nm 350 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 18.5:1
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 Weight 2405 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 75 L


 

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