Nissan Primera 1996 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Toyota Carina E. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Primera has 20 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. The Toyota Carina E may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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