2007 Honda Element vs. 1991 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1991 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1991 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Micra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
