1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1996 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 1996 Holden Nova were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Holden Nova. 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, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1996 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Nova |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
