1985 Holden Drover vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 26 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 639 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Drover | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |
