1995 Holden Nova vs. 2000 Honda Civic

To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Nova would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Nova (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 1995 Holden Nova.

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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1995 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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