1985 Holden Drover vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 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 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1210 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Drover | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 6466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3350 mm |
