2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2007 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Toyota Camry 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Camry (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Camry. 2007 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2007 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
