2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Suzuki Reno were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Reno (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Reno should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Reno weights approximately 215 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 Suzuki Reno (178 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Reno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Micra | Reno |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
