1983 Nissan Micra vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1983 Nissan Micra and 1983 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Camry (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Camry weights approximately 465 kg more than 1983 Nissan Micra. 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, 1983 Toyota Camry (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Micra | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Camry |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
