1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1992 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 615 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (80 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1992 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Kingswood | Nova |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
