1988 Nissan Micra vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1988 Nissan Micra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 280 kg more than 1988 Nissan Micra.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Micra | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Micra | Passat |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
