Nissan Primera 1995 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, but torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Carina E. Despite the higher power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Serena | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Picnic, Toyota Hiace | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Primera 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 | 4.53 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: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 1250 litres | |
| 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`795 | 1`700 | |
| 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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