1986 Holden Drover vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Holden Drover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Drover | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
