2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Citroen C5 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. 2008 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Nissan | Citroen |
Model | Almera | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |