2002 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 222 kg more than 1999 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, 2002 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1999 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Primera |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |