2009 Nissan Micra vs. 2000 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 92 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
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, 2000 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Micra | 2000 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Micra | Breeze |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |
