1986 Holden Drover vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 20 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 940 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Drover | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |
