1986 Holden Drover vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 19 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 737 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Drover | V70 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |
