1985 Holden Drover vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1985 Holden Drover and 1985 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Drover weights approximately 23 kg more than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. 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 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Holden | Reliant |
| Model | Drover | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2140 mm |
