1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1987 Holden Drover
To start off, 1987 Holden Drover is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Fiat 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover 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, 1987 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1300 | 1987 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1300 | Drover |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2040 mm |
