1993 Vauxhall Nova vs. 2012 Kia Venga

To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Nova would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 588 kg more than 1993 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, 2012 Kia Venga (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. (80 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. 2012 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Nova has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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