1985 Holden Drover vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 565 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 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Drover | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |
