1985 Holden Drover vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 410 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 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.

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