1989 Holden Nova vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1989 Holden Nova and 1989 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1989 Holden Nova and 1989 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Holden Nova. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 kg more than 1989 Holden Nova. 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Nova | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |