Rover 45 1999 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 10.3 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 45 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 45 and Nissan Primera are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 490 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 (kg): | 1`640 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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