2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 4 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 969 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius.
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, 2012 Toyota Prius (142 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Almera | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 142 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |