1986 Holden Drover vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 21 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 2,698 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 987 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover. 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2007 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Drover | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2698 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 | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |
