2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cerato 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cerato weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 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 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cerato | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Cerato | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 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 | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
