2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 143 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 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
