2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |