2000 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Micra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 23 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, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |