1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1985 Holden Drover

To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat ESV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Drover weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat ESV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1971 Fiat ESV (134 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat ESV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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