2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent and 2005 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 88 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Micra weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
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 Hyundai Accent (132 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Accent | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
