Nissan Almera 2012 vs Toyota Camry 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 199 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 48 HP less power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Toyota Camry. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Camry engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine Toyota Camry 2014 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Camry 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller, but higher. Nissan Almera is 19 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 506 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`650 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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