1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1987 Holden Barina

To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Barina would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 356 kg more than 1987 Holden Barina.

Because 1996 Dodge Ram 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 1996 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Barina. (104 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Barina. 1987 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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