2009 Honda Fit vs. 1998 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 416 kg more than 1998 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1998 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Fit | Almera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
