1996 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 9 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 2,360 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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