Nissan Primastar engine produces 32 HP less power than Nissan Serena, but torque is 90 NM more than Nissan Serena.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
60 litres
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primastar might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Nissan Primastar 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.
