1996 Holden Nova vs. 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1996 Holden Nova and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Nova. (135 Nm). This means 1996 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Holden Nova | 1996 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nova | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
