1989 Lancia Dedra vs. 1989 Holden Barina

To start off, both 1989 Lancia Dedra and 1989 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Dedra (88 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Holden Barina. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Holden Barina. 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 Lancia Dedra (129 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Barina. (104 Nm). This means 1989 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Barina. 1989 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1989 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1989 Lancia Dedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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