1997 Holden Nova vs. 2002 Honda Life

To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Nova would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Nova (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Nova weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. 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, 1997 Holden Nova (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1997 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1997 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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