Nissan Presea 2.0 16V (140 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Nissan Presea:

The Nissan Presea is a compact car, produced for the Asian market from 1990 to 2000. It competed with the entry-level luxury 4-door hardtop sedans that were popular in Japan during the 1990s, notably the Toyota Corolla Ceres, the Toyota Sprinter Marino, the Honda Integra, and the Mazda Lantis.
The original R10 Presea was based on the B13 series Nissan Sunny platform, and replaced the Nissan Laurel Spirit. It continued to be a smaller companion to the Nissan Laurel of this time period, sharing much of the styling influences and attention to luxury in a smaller package. Its appearance was also very similar to the much larger Nissan President. Like the Laurel, it was exclusive to Nissan Japanese dealerships called Nissan Store....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Presea Overview:

Nissan Presea (Presea). With 181 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Nissan Presea generation (1990-1994) predates the establishment of Euro NCAP testing in 1997. Therefore, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available for this model. Safety features would be basic by modern standards.

2.0 16V (140 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The most potent engine in the lineup, offering strong acceleration and a lively driving experience for its class and era. Well-suited for spirited driving.

Fuel Economy

Moderate fuel consumption, typical for a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine of its time. Expect around 13 l/100 km in urban and 8 l/100 km in extra-urban conditions.

Best Use Case: Balanced for both city driving and comfortable, capable highway cruising.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Distinctive pillarless hardtop styling
  • • Generally reliable Nissan engines
  • • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
  • • Good interior space for its class
  • • Strong value proposition as a used car

Cons:

  • • Smaller engines can feel underpowered on highways
  • • Dated safety features by modern standards
  • • Fuel consumption for the 2.0L can be high
  • • Parts availability may be challenging for older models
  • • Rear drum brakes on some trims

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Nissan
Model:Presea
Generation:Presea
Modification (Engine):2.0 16V (140 Hp)
Start of production:1990
End of production:1994
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:140 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre:70.1 Hp/l
Torque:181 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
Engine displacement:1998
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:86 mm mm
Piston Stroke:86 mm mm
Compression ratio:10:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:8 l/100 km
Maximum speed:200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:7.8 kg/Hp, 128.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6 kg/Nm, 166.1 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1090
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4390 mm mm
Width:1690 mm mm
Height:1320 mm mm
Wheelbase:2500 mm mm
Front track:1445 mm
Rear (Back) track:1425 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/60 R14
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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