1985 Holden Drover vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Prelude weights approximately 65 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 1983 Honda Prelude. 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, 1983 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Drover | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2570 mm |
