1998 Nissan Primera vs. 1998 Rover 600
To start off, both 1998 Nissan Primera and 1998 Rover 600 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,848 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 600 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Rover 600 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Primera | 1998 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Primera | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
