1997 Nissan President vs. 2010 Holden Barina

To start off, 2010 Holden Barina is newer by 13 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.

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, 2010 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Barina. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Barina. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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