1988 Holden Barina vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1988 Holden Barina and 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 716 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Barina | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Barina | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2740 mm |