2000 Nissan Primera vs. 2010 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Avenger is newer by 10 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera.
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, 2010 Dodge Avenger (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Primera. 2010 Dodge Avenger has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Primera | 2010 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Primera | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2766 mm |
