2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1990 Holden Nova

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Nova would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 861 kg more than 1990 Holden Nova.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Nova. 1990 Holden Nova has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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