2007 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RunX weights approximately 57 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Toyota RunX (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Micra | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | RunX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
