1976 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Holden Nova
To start off, 1995 Holden Nova is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 817 kg more than 1995 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate 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 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova, 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1995 Holden Nova | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Nova |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |