Rover 45 1999 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 117 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 3 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Rover 45 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 45 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: | 4.36 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 16 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
717 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Rover 45 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 483 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`230 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 410 kg | 490 kg | |
| Rover 45 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Nissan Primera. Therefore, Nissan Primera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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