1985 Holden Drover vs. 1980 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Beetle 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 20 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Beetle. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Drover weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 1980 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Beetle. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1980 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Drover | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
