2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 315 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 Opel Zafira (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
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2008 Nissan Almera | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Almera | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |