1997 Nissan President vs. 2005 Holden Barina
To start off, 2005 Holden Barina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 830 kg more than 2005 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan President | 2005 Holden Barina | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | President | Barina |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |