2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Micra (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 257 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Fiat Doblo (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Doblo | Micra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1043 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |