2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Primera (118 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Primera weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Primera (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2002 Nissan Primera has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Primera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Avanza | Primera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
