2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra is newer by 6 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Micra weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 (152 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |