1986 Holden Drover vs. 1986 Plymouth Horizon

To start off, both 1986 Holden Drover and 1986 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover.

Because 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Plymouth Horizon (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Holden Drover 1986 Plymouth Horizon
Make Holden Plymouth
Model Drover Horizon
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 1592 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 63 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 3450 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2040 mm 2530 mm


 

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