1996 Nissan Primera vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, 1998 Rover 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 134 kg more than 1998 Rover 200.
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 Nissan Primera (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Primera | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Primera | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
