2009 Nissan Micra vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Micra and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Micra (87 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 442 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Renault Thalia (160 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm). This means 2009 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Micra | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Micra | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2473 mm |
