1985 Holden Drover vs. 1985 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1985 Holden Drover and 1985 Nissan Pulsar were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 4 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Drover weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. 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 1985 Nissan Pulsar. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1985 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Drover | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1268 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
