Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 133 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 19 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 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 Chrysler Neon consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | 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 Chrysler Neon 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: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is smaller. Chrysler Neon is 16 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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