1985 Holden Drover vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 18 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 630 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 2003 Honda Inspire. 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 2003 Honda Inspire 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. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Drover | Inspire |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
