1988 Holden Barina vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 25 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 700 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 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Barina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Barina | Juke |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2530 mm |
