2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 217 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, 2008 Nissan Micra (128 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |