2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. Both 2008 Nissan Livina and 2012 Renault Thalia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina will offer significantly more control. 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 Livina (153 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2012 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Livina | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Livina | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2473 mm |
