Nissan Primera Break (1990 – 1997) vs Fiat Tempra (1990 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 116 hp at most. The Fiat Tempra is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.1 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Nissan Primera Break is 106 mm longer than the Fiat Tempra.
| Specification |
Nissan
Primera Break
1990 – 1997
|
Fiat
Tempra
1990 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1997 | 1990 – 1998 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 116 hp | 65 – 113 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 165 Nm | 106 – 186 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 17.5 s | 10.1 – 21.1 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 190 km/h | 161 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 9.1 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,354 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,210 kg | 1,075 – 1,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

