2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Altima and 2008 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 10 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Altima 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Altima Almera
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2491 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 0 HP
Torque 244 Nm 138 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 60 L


 

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