1996 Nissan President vs. 1998 Holden Nova
To start off, 1998 Holden Nova is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 825 kg more than 1998 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Holden Nova, 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 1998 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | President | Nova |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
