1992 Holden Barina vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1992 Holden Barina and 1992 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Peugeot 405 (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Barina | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Barina | 405 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
