2002 Nissan Primera vs. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan

To start off, both 2002 Nissan Primera and 2002 Volkswagen Magellan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan (275 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan weights approximately 34 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.

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 Volkswagen Magellan (310 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (193 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen Magellan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan 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 Volkswagen Magellan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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