2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2008 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet HHR (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Micra weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.
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 Chevrolet HHR (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | HHR | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 46 L |
