1985 Holden Drover vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 56 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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, 1985 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Drover | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
