2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |
