2006 Mazda 2 vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 2 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Micra (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 2 weights approximately 27 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 (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 2 | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 2 | Micra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
