2000 Nissan Primera vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,781 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Exeo weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Primera | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Primera | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2642 mm |
