1998 Holden Nova vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1998 Holden Nova and 1998 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 225 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.
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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Nova | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nova | Golf |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
