2006 Holden Barina vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Holden Barina (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Holden Barina | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Barina | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1615 mm |
