1985 Nissan Micra vs. 1985 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1985 Nissan Micra and 1985 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Polo. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Nissan Micra.
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, 1985 Volkswagen Polo (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan Micra | 1985 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Micra | Polo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
