1996 Nissan Primera vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Primera and 1996 Toyota Cresta were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 6 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota Cresta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Primera | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
