2006 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Primera (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 203 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina. 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, 2006 Nissan Primera (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina. 2005 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Primera | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Primera | Caldina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |