2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Micra (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 203 kg more than 2005 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 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Micra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |
