2011 Nissan Versa 1.6 vs. 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan

To start off, both 2011 Nissan Versa 1.6 and 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa 1.6. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa 1.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa 1.6. 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, 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa 1.6. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa 1.6.

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2011 Nissan Versa 1.6 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Sedan
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Versa Versa
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 107 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1149 kg 1222 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4295 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1534 mm 1534 mm
Wheelbase Size 2601 mm 2601 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L


 

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