2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 (192 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
