2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Nissan Micra

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Charger and 2007 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1251 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Charger 2007 Nissan Micra
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Charger Micra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 78.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 83.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1092 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 46 L


 

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