1985 Holden Drover vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 220 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 Pontiac Grand Am. 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 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Drover | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Drover | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |