1985 Holden Drover vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 890 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 1967 Toyota Century. 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1967 Toyota Century 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. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1967 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Drover | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2870 mm |
