1985 Holden Drover vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 540 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Drover | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |
