1985 Holden Drover vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 587 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 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Drover | Passat |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |
