Nissan Micra 1998 vs Opel Corsa 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Corsa, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Micra consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.58 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
960 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 54 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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