1999 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1999 Holden Berlina

To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Bigua and 1999 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.

Compare all specifications:

1999 De Tomaso Bigua 1999 Holden Berlina
Make De Tomaso Holden
Model Bigua Berlina
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Size 4601 cc 3790 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 302 HP 229 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 375 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2800 mm


 

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