1991 Holden Barina vs. 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1991 Holden Barina and 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1991 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 770 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Barina. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Barina. 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 1991 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1991 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Barina | 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Barina | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2800 mm |
