2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra and 2008 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota iQ (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Micra weights approximately 189 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ.
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 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Micra | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Micra | iQ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 2985 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 32 L |