2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra and 2008 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 613 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 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Micra | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Micra | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |
