Toyota Carina E 1992 vs Nissan Primera 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Carina E engine produces 16 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Carina E consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Toyota Carina E over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Carina E consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Carina E is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota Carina E has 20 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. This could mean that the Toyota Carina E uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Toyota Carina E can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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