2002 Nissan Primera vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Primera weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.

Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Nissan Primera 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Primera Tacoma
Year Released 2002 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 2701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 79 L


 

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