2004 Honda Fit vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Micra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Fit | Micra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
