2003 Nissan Primera vs. 2003 Chevrolet Prizm

To start off, both 2003 Nissan Primera and 2003 Chevrolet Prizm were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Primera weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Prizm.

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, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Primera.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Nissan Primera 2003 Chevrolet Prizm
Make Nissan Chevrolet
Model Primera Prizm
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 112 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1272 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2470 mm


 

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