1999 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Micra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Micra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
