2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2006 Kia Picanto and 2006 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Micra (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 961 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra.
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, 2006 Nissan Micra (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Kia Picanto | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Picanto | Micra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 46 L |