Opel Vectra 1995 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 116 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 2 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Nissan Primera. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | 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. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 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: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Opel Vectra has 25 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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