Honda Civic 1996 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 160 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 46 HP more power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 5 NM less than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CRX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`700 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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