2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Micra is newer by 5 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 274 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Micra (186 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |