2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 4 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (151 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |