2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra and 2008 TVR T 440 R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 440 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR T 440 R weights approximately 295 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.
Because 2008 TVR T 440 R is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 TVR T 440 R. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Micra | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Micra | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
