1990 Nissan Vanette vs. 2011 Holden Calais

To start off, 2011 Holden Calais is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Holden Calais (350 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 2011 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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