1990 Holden Nova vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Holden Nova is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1990 Holden Nova and 1988 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Holden Nova. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Holden Nova (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Nova | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Nova | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
