2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Smart Roadster

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Smart Roadster 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 Smart Roadster. 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 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster. 2008 Smart Roadster 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 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Almera 2008 Smart Roadster
Make Nissan Smart
Model Almera Roadster
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1597 cc 698 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 138 Nm 110 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 3430 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 35 L


 

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