1998 Holden Nova vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Nova would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1483 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Nova | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Nova | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2885 mm |
