1985 Holden Drover vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra is newer by 21 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 545 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 2006 Opel Vectra. 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, 2006 Opel Vectra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Drover | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2710 mm |
