1989 Holden Nova vs. 2010 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Nova would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1989 Holden Nova. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Nova.

Because 2010 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Holden Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Nova. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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