2008 Nissan Primera vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Primera 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 358 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 Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Primera 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Primera Almera
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1870 cc 1768 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 0 HP
Torque 270 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1488 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 60 L


 

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