1985 Holden Drover vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Drover would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 195 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 1988 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Drover | Prelude |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |