1985 Holden Drover vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 981 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Holden | Buick |
| Model | Drover | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3009 mm |
