1996 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1996 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Holden Nova (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 95 kg more 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 Holden Nova (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 1996 Holden Nova has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Holden Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volkswagen Golf | 1996 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
| Model | Golf | Nova |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
