1991 Renault Express vs. 1991 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, both 1991 Renault Express and 1991 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault Express (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Express should accelerate faster than 1991 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Express weights approximately 80 kg more than 1991 Vauxhall Nova. 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 Renault Express (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Renault Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Nova.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Renault Express 1991 Vauxhall Nova
Make Renault Vauxhall
Model Express Nova
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1106 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 45 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 79 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2350 mm


 

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