Nissan Primera 1996 vs Toyota Carina E 1994
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 175 HP | |
Torque: | 181 NM | 186 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Toyota Carina E is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 35 HP less power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Carina E. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.8 | |
Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 21 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | Used also on Toyota Celica | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 470 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Primera has 20 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. The Toyota Carina E may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`700 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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