1990 Holden Nova vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Nova would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (247 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1990 Holden Nova. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 925 kg more than 1990 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (468 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Nova. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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