2005 Nissan Micra vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Micra and 2005 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 242 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 Vauxhall Vectra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Micra | 2005 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Micra | Vectra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |