1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,182 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 409 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Primera (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Concerto | Primera |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |