2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1156 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | Almera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1769 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 60 L |
