1995 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Holden Barina

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (136 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 392 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina. 1990 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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