2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 596 kg more than 2010 Nissan Micra. 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra. 2010 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | CX-7 | Micra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 46 L |
