2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 885 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage.
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, 2010 Kia Sportage (241 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2010 Kia Sportage 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. 2010 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Almera | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 241 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |