1994 Holden Nova vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1994 Holden Nova is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Nova (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
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, 1994 Holden Nova (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Nova | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Nova | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
