1986 Holden Drover vs. 1999 Subaru Outback
To start off, 1999 Subaru Outback is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Drover would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Outback weights approximately 580 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, 1999 Subaru Outback (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 1999 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Drover | Outback |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
