2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Almera | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2694 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
