2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (371 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Almera 2008 Porsche 911
Make Nissan Porsche
Model Almera 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1597 cc 3596 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 138 Nm 371 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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