1998 Holden Nova vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 Holden Nova and 1998 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Nova | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Nova | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |