2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note. 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, 2007 Nissan Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (159 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Primera | Note |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 46 L |
