1985 Holden Drover vs. 2004 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 19 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 941 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, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 2004 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Drover | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |
