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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 17 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| 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: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
| 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`735 | no data | |
| 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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