2003 Honda Z vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2003 Honda Z is newer by 1 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Primera (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Primera weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Z 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, 2003 Honda Z 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 Nissan Primera (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Z | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Z | Primera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
