1987 Holden Drover vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Holden Drover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Drover weights approximately 48 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Drover | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
