1998 Hyundai Marcia vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 11 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Marcia.
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, 1998 Hyundai Marcia (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Marcia | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Marcia | Primera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
