1989 Holden Nova vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1989 Holden Nova and 1989 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Nova (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Holden Nova.
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, 1989 Toyota Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Nova | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Nova | Camry |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |