1999 Honda City vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Primera (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 548 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 2006 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda City | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | City | Primera |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |