2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 523 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.
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 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Micra | 407 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |