2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1257 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

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 Toyota Corolla (165 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Almera 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Almera Corolla
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1794 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 126 HP
Torque 138 Nm 165 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2405 kg 1148 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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