1986 Holden Drover vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1986 Holden Drover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,773 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 30 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.
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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Drover | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |
