2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Because 2005 Volvo S40 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Primera | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |
