2002 Nissan Primera vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2002 Nissan Primera and 2002 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 360 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 Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Primera | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Primera | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
