1986 Holden Drover vs. 2003 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2003 Subaru Outback 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Outback (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Outback weights approximately 535 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, 2003 Subaru Outback (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover. 2003 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2003 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Drover | Outback |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| 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 | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
