Nissan Primera 2002 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 116 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 1 HP less power than Rover 45, but torque is 3 NM more than Rover 45. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Rover 45 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Rover 45 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: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.39 m | |
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Nissan Primera is larger. Nissan Primera is 5 cm longer than the Rover 45, 6 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.6 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`230 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 410 kg | |
| Nissan Primera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Rover 45. Therefore, Nissan Primera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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