1985 Holden Drover vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 685 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 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Drover | Volare |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2870 mm |
