2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Livina and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc, 2008 Nissan Livina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Livina | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Livina | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |
