1985 Holden Drover vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 180 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 1984 Nissan Santana. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1984 Nissan Santana 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. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Drover | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Drover | Santana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2560 mm |