2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Vauxhall Agila were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Micra (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Micra weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. 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 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Micra | Agila |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |