1985 Holden Drover vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 370 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 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.

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