1987 Holden Drover vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1988 GMC Jimmy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Drover would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Jimmy (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 540 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, 1988 GMC Jimmy (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover. 1988 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Holden | GMC |
| Model | Drover | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2560 mm |
