2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Peugeot 206 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 (114 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 396 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Primera | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
