Rover 45 1999 vs Nissan Primera 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | 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. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`720 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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