1991 Holden Nova vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1991 Holden Nova and 1991 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1991 Holden Nova. (81 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 542 kg more than 1991 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Holden Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Nova | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Nova | Supra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
