1997 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1997 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1997 Volkswagen Golf and 1997 Holden Nova were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Holden Nova. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 110 kg more than 1997 Holden Nova. 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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Golf | 1997 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
| Model | Golf | Nova |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
