1986 Holden Drover vs. 2003 Mahindra CL
To start off, 2003 Mahindra CL is newer by 17 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mahindra CL weights approximately 392 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover.
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, 2003 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2003 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Holden | Mahindra |
| Model | Drover | CL |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
