2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Micra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |