2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 759 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Hyundai Sonata (304 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Almera | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
Model | Almera | Sonata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3342 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |