1988 Holden Barina vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1993 Ford Aspire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Barina (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aspire weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina.
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 Holden Barina (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Barina | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Barina | Aspire |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2310 mm |