1994 Audi A8 vs. 1994 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1994 Audi A8 and 1994 Holden Nova were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1994 Holden Nova. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1994 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Nova. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 1994 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Audi | Holden |
| Model | A8 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
