2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 443 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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Almera | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1896 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |