1985 Holden Drover vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 4 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 325 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 1989 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Drover | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1235 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 |
