2002 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Micra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Micra weights approximately 474 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |