2002 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2002 Audi A8 and 2002 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2002 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera. 2002 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Audi A8 | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A8 | Primera |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |