1994 Holden Barina vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Barina would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1994 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1994 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan President 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 1999 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Holden Barina, 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Barina. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Barina. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Barina | 1999 Nissan President | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Barina | President |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3040 mm |
