Alfa Romeo GTV 1998 vs Nissan Primera 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 144 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 35 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GTV could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GTV 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.48 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV is 29 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1812 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GTV has 340 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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