1988 Holden Barina vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 18 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 810 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.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Barina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina. 2006 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Barina | Titan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 3560 mm |
