Which is better Nissan or Toyota? AT automotive world a lot of models, and even brands that are direct competitors to each other
What's better Nissan or Toyota?
AT automotive world there are a lot of models, and even brands that are direct competitors to each other. You can list many cars that are identical in class, price and technical performance, which in turn raises many questions and complicates the choice of the buyer. But we decided to dig even deeper and find not 2 similar cars, but 2 brands that have been competing with each other for a long time - these are Toyota and Nissan. Could you guess that for every Toyota model, be it a small hatchback, or an executive sedan, or an SUV, there is a similar car, but of the Nissan brand. And among all this puzzle, you have one, but very clear and correct question - what to choose: Toyota or Nisan?
Everyone may have their own selection criteria: someone is looking for a family car, someone is a car that is as practical and useful as possible for various purposes, someone is looking for a car that is easy to learn to drive, etc. 1) How to correctly measure the oil level in an automatic transmission for cold or hot? please tell me, car nissan wingroad 11 body, 4vd, the other day stalled and found that the rear axle does not work, read how to check We will try to tell you which is better - nisan or toyota, having analyzed all the advantages and disadvantages of both brands.
What Nissan and Toyota have in common
When talking about these two brands, it is necessary to emphasize the origin. Both carmakers have Japanese roots. It's no secret that Japan has very high requirements for the quality of cars and therefore, we can talk about a high degree of reliability of these cars. But there is one "but"! Now, even Toyota, even Nissan, sold in Russia, are assembled not at all in Japan, but at Russian factories. Cars in the Russian Federation are delivered disassembled, as spare parts, and the assembly is already carried out on our territory. It's a different matter when you buy a car with right-hand drive (even Toyota, even Nissan), here you will feel the real Japanese quality. Therefore, in terms of quality, cars are about the same in this segment. The only thing that can be added is a slight deterioration of interior materials in Toyota cars, but, as they say, only the most demanding buyers will be able to notice this.
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The nuance that distinguishes Toyota from Nissan is car restyling. Toyota is updated much more often, cars get fresher optics, new bumpers, radiator grilles, Nissan restyles much less often. Here the scales were in favor of Toyota. An important factor is the price, but here Nissan has an advantage, since the competitor's cars are much more expensive, due to brand recognition. Finally, with regard to spare parts: as practice shows, for Toyota cars, due to the greater prevalence, spare parts are much easier to find than for Nissan. There are cases when the necessary part for Nissan had to be ordered in advance, or to wait until it was in stock, unlike Toyota's, which are always in car dealerships.
Let's sum up
Of course, cars of both brands deserve respect due to their quality, design and prices. We found out what features these two longtime antagonists have, what are the disadvantages and advantages over each other. In general, the general impression of the cars of the two brands can be expressed as follows: Toyota is a car designed for people who lead a calm lifestyle, prefer a quiet ride, elegance in design, in other words, Toyota is an excellent workhorse. As for Nissan, the cars of this brand can be described as wild mustangs. Nissan is able to give its owner a thrill, both from the dynamics and from the creative design of cars. The challenge to the outside world and to oneself is Nissan, and a harmonious infusion into the city traffic is Toyota.
In the process of this comparison, we will determine which is better: Nissan Qashqai or Mitsubishi ASX. Both cars are worthy of our attention, since Nissan introduced the second generation of its brainchild, and Mitsubishi returned to the Russian market after 2 years of absence. In addition, the price range of both cars is about the same. Let's compare the Japanese quality of two competitors in the class and find out which one to choose.
About models
At the end of 2006, Russian buyers first saw the compact Qashqai crossover. Many people still argue about whether the model is an SUV or an all-wheel drive hatchback. The first generation had some complaints from the drivers, but the car gained popularity.
Eight years later, the second generation of the crossover was released in Russia, which took into account the mistakes of previous modifications. The car was received positively and named one of the leaders in the compact SUV class.
In 2017, the car received a corporate restyling. But, as usual, the model has not yet reached Russia. In car dealerships they sell a model in the back of 2014.
One of the competitors of Qashqai 2 was Mitsubishi ASX, which has been produced since 2010. Over the eight-year history, the car has gone through more than one restyling, but the car has not received significant changes. In fact, we have before us the first generation of a crossover with a redesigned design.
In 2015, a plant in the United States that produced ASX specifically for Russia closed. Accordingly, sales of the crossover in our country have stopped. But in 2017, the Japanese company decided to resume sales in order to expand the market.
However, she did not offer customers anything new, except for an improved design. Is this Mitsubishi ASX enough to beat its Japanese competitor?
Outside
The second generation Qashqai has seriously changed both in size and design. He became shorter, longer and wider than his older brother. The rounded headlights that had been a good friend were gone. They were replaced by tapered LED lights rising to the wings, which completely changed the perception of the car.
In the center is a massive chrome V-shaped trim that wraps around the Nissan logo. Due to this, the car is perceived in a completely different way. An uncompromising and high-performance crossover that makes it clear that its status is one level higher in comparison with the previous generation.
The exterior is quite similar to the X-Trail of the same lineup, only smaller. The lines are sharper and longer, making the car look lower and more sporty. This is typical for almost all cars of the last 5 years. As an option, the manufacturer offers 19-inch alloy wheels with an exclusive design in the maximum configuration.
Mitsubishi ASX tries to keep up with the exterior design level. Seeing the front end of the car catches the eye with the familiar X-style. It is expressed in chrome inserts running from the headlights to the bumper. These elements are reminiscent of the Pajero Sport style.
The headlights and bumpers underwent minor changes, the profile relief was also modernized. But in general, ASH is very similar to itself 8 years ago. It is built on the same platform and has the same problems.
If you compare the design of both models, the Mitsubishi ASX is an obsolete car. He does not offer anything new to his customers, but exploits the once created image, adding stylish details to it. In this regard, this crossover resembles Niva - the years go by, but it remains unchanged! The designers of Nissan Qashqai 2017 have definitely won the battle for the best appearance, and we are waiting for the new generation of Mitsubishi ASX, believing that the company will decide to upgrade its "worn out" model.
What is inside?
The interior in Nissan Qashqai is seriously improved over the previous generation. The manufacturer began to use better quality materials, increased the level of comfort and ergonomics. But the design of the front panel and the location of the control buttons were borrowed from the Nissan X-Trail.
What is the difference between X-Trail and Kashkai - you ask? Paradoxically, the difference is in comfort, ergonomics and quality of finishing materials. According to these indicators, the 2016-2017 Nissan Qashqai bypasses its ancestor by a head, but inferior to its larger relative.
The dashboard is presented in the form of two large and easily readable dials with a compact on-board computer in the middle. The steering wheel and gear lever are absolutely identical to the X-Trail. The front seats are comfortable and have several adjustment modes. In the more expensive versions, the customer gets 6-way electric seat adjustment.
The interior design looks modern, simple and tasteful. Nothing extra. All elements fit well into the overall style and are in place. In the cabin of the new Qashqai, the driver feels more solid than in the previous generation model.
The interior of the Mitsubishi ASX 2017 remains rough but understandable. The control buttons for various functions are intuitive, but the interior design of ten years ago makes itself felt. The central display is poor in functions and does not spoil the clarity of graphics. The speed of the computer is also lame.
The only noticeable change in the interior of the restyled version is the change in the location of the cup holder and the drive control button. But this change is rather a disadvantage, since the four-wheel drive adjustment tool was removed for the gearshift lever. It was easier to operate when he was at the armrest.
In the second row, cars perform the same way. End-to-end legroom. Passengers taller than 190 cm will have to struggle to find knee room.
The ceiling does not press, and in Qashqai there is a panoramic roof at all, visually expanding the car interior.
Compared to the previous generation Nissan, the new crossover has more legroom. But the space was freed up due to the almost vertical landing on the sofa, which is extremely inconvenient on long trips.
Trunk volume is about the same: 430 liters. vs 400 hp Qashqai is slightly ahead.
Now about the technical equipment. If Qashqai is keeping pace with progress, implementing the same set of safety systems as in the X-Trail, then ACX 2017 marketers seem to believe that the car will be happily bought because of the heated steering wheel and cruise control. Sadly, even the latest Mitsubishi equipment does not have parking sensors or traffic control in the lane. The most you can count on are light and rain sensors, a descent assist system, a single rear-view camera and a keyless entry system.
In addition to the aforementioned options, the Nissan Qashqai has a blind spot monitoring system, a 360⁰ all-round visibility system, a lane departure warning system and even an intelligent parking assistant. Next to him, the ACH cannot be compared.
Celebrated its 80th birthday. Cars of this brand are currently the best-selling cars in the world, and the Toyota brand is the world leader in the entire automotive industry. What is the secret of the Japanese car company? Unfortunately, this question cannot be answered unequivocally. Naturally, the secret lies in the products of this brand. Over the long history of the Japanese company, many amazing cars have been produced, some of which have become bestsellers. We offer you a selection of the best Toyota cars, thanks to which everyone will find an answer to the question why Toyota cars have been selling best in all world car markets for a long time.
How did the history of Toyota begin? Let's start from the very beginning. In 1924 Sakichi Toyoda invented the automatic loom and created his own company, which he called "Toyoda Automatic Loom Works". Thanks to an innovative invention for that time, the company began to make good profits.
In 1929 Sakichi Toyoda sold a patent for a loom. This was necessary to fund a new car and truck division that Sakichi's eldest son Toyoda created.
Having received the money, Sakichi Toyoda focused on creating the first cars. But their first prototypes were shown only in 1935. And already in 1936 the first production model appeared.
On August 27, the automotive division Toyoda Automatic Loom Works was spun off into a separate company called Toyota Motor Company, headed by Kiichiro Toyoda (Sakichi Toyoda's eldest son).
Since then, the Japanese company has been producing automotive products, which eventually became the world's best-selling at the present time. Since its inception, Toyota has produced 250 million vehicles. On a historical scale, Toyota is today the second largest automotive brand in the history of the automotive industry in terms of total production. Over its 80-year history, several more separate car brands have emerged from the Toyota company, for example, such well-known car brands as the now defunct Scion.
Toyota is still the world's largest manufacturer of hybrid vehicles today. In addition, Toyota has a reputation for making ultra-reliable and quality vehicles. The Japanese brand was able to optimize its production to such an extent that the ratio of price and quality in new Toyota cars is one of the best in the world today. Perhaps this is the main secret of the success of the Japanese car brand.
Toyota AA (1936)
The first car of the Japanese brand was the AA model, first introduced in 1936. The car was powered by a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine. The debut of the car took place at an exhibition in Tokyo. Together with this model, a cabriolet version was presented, which had the letter designation "AB".
It was certainly a success even before production began. The car was not only liked by the public, but also to the taste of the Japanese government, which decided to allocate money for the development of production of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. This is what led to the appearance of the Toyota brand and to the further construction of the first car plants of the company.
Toyota AE (1939)
In 1939, the second Toyota AE model was released. While the design of the Toyota AA was based on the Chrysler Airflow, the design of the Toyota AE was inspired by the Volvo PV60. Toyota AE was equipped with a 45 hp four-cylinder engine.
Toyota SA (1949)
Until the mid-1960s, Toyota sold its vehicles under the Toyopet brand in most global markets. The first post-war car of the Japanese company was Toyota SA, which was equipped with a four-cylinder engine. A total of 215 cars were produced. But despite the small series, this model became a template for future small compact cars by Toyota, which in the future were produced in large quantities.
Toyota BJ / Land Cruiser (1953)
In 1953, the Toyota BJ SUV appeared on the market, which was renamed Land Cruiser a year later. This was done in response to an SUV that Land Rover launched.
In 1955, Toyota introduced the second generation. Today, we want to remind you that the Land Cruiser is one of the most reliable and popular SUVs in the world. By the way, this car is produced today in the ninth generation.
Toyota Crown (1955)
Toyota Crown is very important to Toyota. The point is as follows. This model was one of the very first to be sold in the American car market. This car was originally sold in the United States under the Toyopet brand.
The first versions of the Toyota Crown were equipped with 1.4-liter engines. In 1960, cars received 1.8-liter power units.
Today this model is still in series production in its 14th generation. For collectors, the most valuable are cars of the 4th generation, which were produced from 1971 to 1974 (pictured).
Toyota Corona (1957)
In 1957, the first Toyota Corona entered the market - a small family car that paved the way for the most popular company and model in history.
Toyota Corona became the first Japanese car to be delivered to Europe. Including the UK. Toyota Corona changed 11 generations and was produced until 2001. True, in the most recent years of their release, these cars were supplied only to the domestic market of Japan.
Toyota Publica (1961)
Already in 1954, Toyota began developing a new economical car for the domestic market. But such a model appeared on the market only in 1961. It was Toyota Publica. This car received an air-cooled two-cylinder engine.
In 1962, Toyota decided to start exporting the model to world markets. True, cars for export were already equipped with 1.0-liter engines.
Toyota Sports 800 (1965)
Toyota unveiled its first sports car in 1962, which was named Toyota Publica Sports. The car was equipped with a powerful 2.0-liter engine and had 69 hp. In 1965, the car went into production under the name Toyota Sports 800. The power of the car was only 45 hp.
Toyota Corolla (1966)
Probably there are no motorists in the world who would not know or have not heard about Toyota Corolla. This model first came to the market back in 1966 and is still produced in its 11th generation !!!
Do you know any other model that would have been produced on the car market for so long in its different generations?
For 51 years of its existence, Toyota has produced more than 40 million Corolla. The most interesting thing is that the popularity of this model is still not falling. This is the best-selling car of the Japanese company today.
Toyota 2000 GT (1967)
The most valuable collector's car will always be the 2000 GT, which was first shown back in 1965. Serial production of the sports car began in 1967. We would like to remind those who do not remember or do not know that this model was used in the filming of the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice". But despite the shooting, this car never gained popularity in those years. The car was very expensive. A total of 351 units were produced. It is for this reason that this model today represents the vastness of the whole world.
The sports car was equipped with a 150-horsepower engine. This was enough to accelerate to a speed of 217 km / h.
Toyota Century (1967)
Produced from 1967 to 1997. The car was equipped with a 3.0-liter V8 engine, which was later upgraded to a 3.4-liter power unit, and then to a 4.0-liter engine.
In 1997, a completely new Century similar to the original with a 5.0-liter V12 engine entered the market. The car was created mainly for the domestic market. In Japan, this car ranks on the same level as the Lexus LS.
Toyota Hi-Lux (1968)
In 2018, the SUV will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The fact is that this pickup SUV is still produced in its 8th generation. The secret of its popularity lies in its reliability and passability. This car has become indispensable for those who do not like asphalt roads or for those who live in regions where asphalt roads can only be watched on TV.
Toyota Celica (1970)
If you look closely at the 1970 Toyota Celica, you will probably notice the resemblance to a car. Apparently the Celica designers were heavily inspired by the design and style of the American sports car.
But despite the obvious imitation, Toyota was able to prove to everyone that it also knows how to make cars in terms of their functionality no worse than other manufacturers.
Serial production of Toyota Celica ended in 2006 (at that time the 7th generation was already being produced). A total of 4,000,000 cars were produced.
Toyota Camry (1982)
The Camry sedan has long been the best-selling car, and not only in the North American market. This model is in great demand from the very beginning in many car markets. Recall that due to the tough conditions for the import of cars in the United States, Toyota launched mass production of Toyota Camry, back in 1988, in the states of Kentucky and Georgetown, USA. Naturally, all this led to a decrease in selling prices for cars. This provoked an avalanche demand for the sedan in the United States. As a result, from 1997 to 2016 it was the best-selling car in America.
The secret of the sedan's popularity lies in its reliability and cost. Many world car companies are striving for this today. But, in terms of price / quality / reliability, no one has yet been able to get around Toyota.
Toyota Corolla AE86 (1984)
Also marketed under the brand name Corolla GT. It is a three-door, rear-wheel-drive coupe and was powered by the 1.6-liter engine found in the MR2.
Toyota MR2 (1984)
When Toyota launched its two-seat, two-stage mortar in 1984, it was a breath of air for fans of low-cost sports cars. Yes, of course there were rivals on the market at that time, for example, such cars as Honda CR-X, Mazda RX-7 and even Caterham Seven, but Toyota MR2, according to many experts, was already superior to its competitors in all their parameters.
Toyota Supra (1986)
In 1986, the legendary sports model Toyota Supra with a capacity of 201 hp was introduced to the market. Unfortunately, the mass production of this sports car stopped back in 2002. The latest car model already had a power of 320 hp. This allowed the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5 seconds.
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The smartest statement here! :)2 Aftar
Mlyn, well, this is no longer just a button accordion ... This is RUNNINGEEEEEEEEEE !!!
For my short participation in the forum, this has already been discussed SO MUCH times ... I can imagine how many times this has been discussed before ...
It's time to make a fact on this topic! : D
But this is all lyrics ... Although, there is such a thing as SEARCH.
Considering that I have nothing to do at work now, I even used it myself and will give my quote, tk. doing the button accordion myself, I don't like it when people write, they say, the button accordion, go in search. Oh, or be silent at all, or essentially, IMHO."Eternal struggle ... Let me express my opinion:
1. Toyota is a really good machine. In terms of unpretentiousness and not expensive service staff, one of the best. But there are drawbacks ... I would say that little Toyota has originality, especially budget options, it loses to its competitors in this. But there are also legends, such as the Samurai and the Hunter. Okay, that's already the lyrics. The biggest disadvantage of Toyota is the overpriced! It is indeed noticeably higher than the competition! I believe that if the price were higher than about 500 USD - this is quite justified, Duc usually goes at least 1 kb per brand and can fluctuate in the region of several kb! This is already too much. Despite this, there are a lot of fans and the demand for them comes first. Although, in general, this is just a divorce of naive people (no offense).
2. Nissan ... What can you say ?! Almost the closest competitor! It is also quite simple and unpretentious, and many models are generally no less reliable than Toyota. But there are cockroaches. Recently they removed the bumper, so there are such strange bolts: at 13 :) The auto mechanic explained this by the fact that Nissan :) It's a trifle, not nice ... parts are a little more difficult. But this hardly concerns Vlad. In general, the Nissans are decent cars for a lower price, albeit with their own cockroaches. But to compare at least that Markushnik and Lavrik ... Of course, it's a matter of taste, but I and most others like Lavrik more, and I read the reviews and even watched the test on the chick, everyone checked out Lavrik! ;) In addition, it costs much less!
3. Honda. Everything is simple here - mostly sports cars. Reliable, stiff enough suspension, but at the same time expensive for the service staff. If you take a used Honda and follow it, but not pour any fufel instead of oil according to the catalog, then it will serve for a long time with faith and truth! The salons are not sophisticated enough and do not differ in originality, but the body has a decent look. In general, decent speed for your money! There is no overwhelming comfort in her. I went to a used SRV-shke in the last body (although at the moment it is not the last one), Duc it is not even soft ... But overall, the car is good.
4. Subaru. With them I am on you. I believe that the cars are reliable, if, again, you follow it and take it in good condition. In Subars, the advantage is in speed and comfort. Disadvantages in expensive service staff (but if everything is done on time and efficiently, then there should be no serious breakdowns) and increased consumption. My opinion is that Subara needs a price, both financially and mentally! : D This is more of a car for fans. The average car enthusiast does not often take this one. You can even say that Subariki is more sophisticated, powerful and comfortable Honda.
5. Mazda. In my opinion, the same Nissan, only less common. The word "the same" means the price / reliability ratio.
6. I am not trusting to other brands, tk. other cars ride on our roads a little, although of those. Isuzu has variants, but it's more of a truck brand ...All just IMHO !!! These conclusions were drawn from the experience of friends, acquaintances, reviews, reviews, etc. I drive myself on Nissan for a year. Most likely the next will be Nissan, tk. they are more affordable than Toyota. I will never say that Nassan is YES, and Toyota is bullshit ... But I won't say the other way around. In general, Japanese is also Japanese in Africa. And Toyota Toyota strife ... It all depends on the specific model and most importantly on the state of the car! If someone took the killed Nissan and was tortured to invest money in it, and then moved to Toyota and only changed consumables, then this still does not mean anything, he just had no luck with the Nissan ... "
Many people are wondering what can now be bought on the Russian car market for an amount not exceeding 400,000 rubles. At the same time, so that the car is not complete trash, relatively reliable, and inexpensive to maintain. The amount is not large, and if the products of the Russian and Chinese car industries do not inspire confidence for one reason or another, you will have to look at the secondary market. Today I propose to consider and compare two popular representatives of the "C" segment: Nissan Almera Classic or Ford Focus 2.
As for the appearance of both cars, at the moment, both models can be said to be outdated, but in truth, even being new, they did not differ in particular sophistication. There is a choice of what is called the taste and color ...
In the Russian market, the Nissan Almera Classic was presented only in a sedan body, when Ford Focus could be chosen with bodies - a five-door and three-door hatchback, a sedan and a station wagon.
In terms of interior and finishing materials, both cars have hard plastic in the interior and fabric seat upholstery. With regards to design and ergonomics, the Ford Focus interior will be more preferable, since in the Nissan Almera Classic interior, frankly speaking, there is nothing to catch the eye. The optional equipment of the Ford Focus is also richer, although it does not shine with abundance by today's standards.
In terms of dimensions, the volume of the interiors and trunks of the car, the cars are almost identical, so everyone can measure what is called for themselves.
Engines Nissan Almera Classic
As for the types of engines, only one version of the gasoline engine was installed on Nissan - a volume of 1.6 to 107 "forces", aggregated either by a 5-speed "mechanics" or by a 4-speed automatic. At the same time, as many as five gasoline units were available for the Focus, with a volume of 1.4 to 2 liters.
The Nissan QG16DE engine was developed by Aichi Machine Industry in 1999 and lasted on the assembly line until 2013. It is a simple in-line "four" with a cast iron block and a timing chain drive with variable valve timing on the intake shaft, EGR system to reduce emissions and an intake manifold with variable intake geometry. At its time, it was a fairly progressive motor, which, moreover, was not demanding on maintenance. Since the cylinder block is cast iron, it can always be bored out, which is good for a used car, and they usually have rather big runs. The chain usually stretches towards the end of its resource, which is 150,000 km for it.
This motor does not have hydraulic compensators, therefore, adjusting the valve mechanism clearance after buying a car with any mileage is simply mandatory. Often runs are wound up, and few people produce such work from the first or second owners. As sores, you can recall the still short-lived catalyst and the constantly clogged throttle valve. Otherwise, it is a simple, reliable Japanese motor, with an average resource of 300,000 km.
There are usually no problems with a manual transmission, a simple reliable "mechanics". The four-speed automatic transmission Jatco (Nissan) JF404E is also not particularly whimsical. The only thing that should be taken as prescribed is the obligatory oil change every 90,000 km together with the filter, and then the box can easily serve 200,000 km.
Engines Ford Focus 2
The Ford Focus range of engines is much wider. The simplest engine for Ford Focus 2 in Russia is a 1.4-liter Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-SE) with 80 hp. The motor is quite problem-free, but it also has drawbacks. In addition to the catastrophic lack of power, they occasionally have a thermostat in one of two positions, and then the motor either constantly overheats or, on the contrary, cannot warm up to operating temperature. Since there are no hydraulic lifters, valve adjustment is required every 100 thousand kilometers. Timing drive type - belt. Its replacement should be carried out every 160 thousand km.
Both Duratec Ti VCT 1.6 engines are 100 hp and 115 hp. have a similar architecture with a 1.4 liter engine. The indications for service are absolutely the same. All these three motors, according to the manufacturer, have a resource of 250 thousand km, but in fact they travel at least 100 thousand km more….
Ford 1.8 liter engine (Duratec-HE / MZR L8) 125 hp. Unlike Duratec's smaller displacement, there is already a timing chain drive, which significantly increases reliability. But at the same time, the 1.8-liter engine has a congenital disease of floating idle speed. This motor is actually one of the most problematic in the Duratec lineup and better look at the next engine.
Ford 2.0 L Duratec HE / MZR LF 145 hp The design is the same 1.8 liters, but with larger diameter cylinders (87.5 mm versus 83 mm). Compared to 1.8 liters, the two-liter sibling looks preferable from all sides: it is more elastic, more powerful, runs quieter, and the consumption is the same, plus it does not lack floating speed, as on the 1.8 version. All engines have a problem with the fragility of the camshaft oil seals. The thermostat often breaks down even up to 100 thousand km, and the engine does not heat up or, on the contrary, overheats. You also need to monitor the condition of the candle wells, if oil is found there, you need to tighten the valve cover or replace the gasket. If after 3000 rpm the car refuses to go and the Check Engine lights up, then it is time to replace the intake manifold flap control valve. In addition, the valve clearances need to be adjusted every 150-160 thousand km. Despite all these shortcomings, the motor manages the claimed 250 thousand km without any problems, and continues to drive further, up to about 350 thousand km, after which everything depends on the resource of the aluminum block.
Manual transmissions do not have any pronounced problems, in fact, like automatic transmissions. Everything is maintainable, easy to maintain, and at the same time inexpensive.
Suspension Nissan Almera Classic and Ford Focus 2
Suspension Nissan Almera Classic is a classic layout for cars of this kind: McPherson front, rear torsion beam semi-independent. The suspension very well swallows our reality in the form of holes on the roadbed and in view of its spaciousness of the structure it rarely breaks down prematurely, but in the event of a breakdown, it is repaired for a penny, and it runs the same amount, the main thing is not to save and buy original spare parts.
The Ford Focus Mk2 also has a McPherson in front, but in all trim levels there is already a multi-link suspension at the back, and being the roots of a European car, it has a more precisely tuned chassis, and as a result - sharper handling.
To summarize: Nissan Almera Classic or Ford Focus 2
To summarize this entry, each car has its own pros and cons. For all the obvious advantages of Ford Focus in view of its greater equipment and manufacturability, Nissan can beat with a simple thing: a lower price. Due to the fact that the Nissan Almera Classic was originally a new car was cheaper, now such a car in 2012 with automatic transmission in the maximum configuration usually costs about 400,000 rubles. Ford Focus 2 for this money, in comparable trim levels, will be years older, and no matter how good the car is from the beginning, who knows - how it was driven all this time.
Well, and such a not unimportant moment as the assembly. Ford was going to us in Vsevolozhsk, and Nissan in Korea, where it was called by the way
