1974 Buick GS vs. 1985 Holden Drover
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 720 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover. 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 1974 Buick GS. 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1985 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | GS | Drover |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2040 mm |
