1985 Holden Drover vs. 1968 NSU Ro 80

To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 2,390 cc, 1968 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 300 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 1968 NSU Ro 80. 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, 1968 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1968 NSU Ro 80 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. 1968 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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