1988 Nissan Micra vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Micra.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Micra. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Micra | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
