1996 Nissan Primera vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Primera and 1996 Rover 220 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 220 (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 220 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Nissan Primera. 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, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Primera | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Primera | 220 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
