1987 Holden Drover vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1987 Holden Drover is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1987 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Holden | Jeep |
| Model | Drover | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |
