1998 Nissan President vs. 1993 Holden Barina
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Barina would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1993 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1993 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 1993 Holden Barina | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | President | Barina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |