2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pickup (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Micra 2005 Nissan Pickup
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Micra Pickup
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1386 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 88 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 172 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1047 kg 2122 kg
Vehicle Length 3720 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 80 L