2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Micra | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
