2003 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Primera would be higher. Both 2003 Nissan Primera and 2005 Nissan Primera are equipped with a 1,769 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 112 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Primera weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera.
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 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (159 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Primera | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Primera | Primera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
