2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2008 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Trajet and 2008 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Trajet (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 422 kg more than 2008 Nissan Primera. 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, 2008 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Trajet 2008 Nissan Primera
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Trajet Primera
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1974 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.2 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1488 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 62 L


 

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