1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1992 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 785 kg more than 1992 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Micra. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1992 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Step Wagon | Micra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
