2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 386 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2005 Nissan Primera (270 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Accent 2005 Nissan Primera
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Accent Primera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1606 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1039 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 62 L