1986 Holden Drover vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 23 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1245 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover. 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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. 2009 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Holden | Hyundai |
| Model | Drover | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
