2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Compass 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Jeep Compass.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Compass | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Compass | Primera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |